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Books in Rookie Biographies series

  • Simone Biles: America's Greatest Gymnast

    Joanne Mattern

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2017)
    Meet Simone Biles!Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. From the time she was a little girl, Simone wanted to be a world-class gymnast. Through hard work and determination she made her dreams come true. Read this book to learn all about Olympic champion Simone Biles and her path to glory.
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  • Mae Jemison

    Jodie Shepherd

    Paperback (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2015)
    Meet Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to travel to space.Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. Mae Jemison was a bright child who was always fascinated by science. The top student and gifted dancer ignored naysayers and worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor and an astronaut.
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  • Serena Williams: A Champion on and off the Court

    Jodie Shepherd

    Paperback (C. Press/F. Watts Trade, Sept. 1, 2016)
    Meet Serena Williams!Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. From the time she was five years old, Serena played tennis. Thanks to years of hard work and incredible talent she is considered by many to be the best female player ever. Serena's accomplishments aren't limited to the tennis court, though. She is also a successful entrepreneur and a dedicated philanthropist.
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  • Anne Frank: A Life In Hiding

    Wil Mara

    Paperback (C. Press/F. Watts Trade, Sept. 1, 2016)
    Meet Anne Frank. When she was 13 years old, Anne, her parents, and her sister went into hiding.Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. As Jews living under Nazi rule, they were in constant danger. The Franks lived in a small secret space-always quiet, always hungry, ever fearful-for two years before they were betrayed. Anne's diary of her time in hiding went on to become one of the most important pieces of literature in history.
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  • Roberto Clemente

    Wil Mara

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2005)
    Uses simple text and photographs to profile the Hall of Fame baseball player and humanitarian, from his youth in Puerto Rico to his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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  • Florence Nightingale: Mother of Modern Nursing

    Carol Alexander

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2015)
    From the time she was a little girl, Florence Nightingale knew she wanted to help people.Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. As a nurse, Nightingale worked hard to change health care practices-saving many lives in the process. Today she is considered the mother of modern nursing.
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  • Abraham Lincoln

    Wil Mara

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2014)
    Considered by many to be the greatest American President, Abraham Lincoln went from humble beginnings to the highest office in the land.Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. Read about how "Honest Abe" held the United States together during the country's most difficult times and fought to free the slaves.
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  • Ruby Bridges

    Simone T. Ribke

    Paperback (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2015)
    Meet Ruby Bridges!Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. Ruby Bridges grew up at a time when African-American people were treated as second-class citizens in many parts of the United States. At just six year old, this courageous child stood up against racism and hatred to help integrate Louisiana's school system. Her story continues to inspire people of all ages.
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  • Ellen Ochoa

    Elizabeth D. Jaffe, Nanci R. Vargus

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Provides a brief description of the first Hispanic woman astronaut.
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  • Jane Goodall: Champion for Chimpanzees

    Jodie Shepherd

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2015)
    Meet Jane Goodall, one of the most respected primatologists in the world!Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. Jane Goodall loved animals from the time she was a young girl. She dreamed of going to Africa to see the wildlife that lived there. After getting her wish, Goodall went on to become one of the most respected primatologists in the world. Her many discoveries changed the way we look at-and treat-chimpanzees.
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  • Henry Ford: Automotive Innovator

    Wil Mara

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2017)
    Meet Henry Ford, a man with an innovative spirit that infused everything he did!Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. Ford continued to improve upon his automobile-and its production-until, finally, he made a great car that almost anyone could afford. Read this book to learn all about Ford's entrepreneurial journey.
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  • George Washington

    Wil Mara

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2013)
    Meet George Washington!Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. The youngest readers are introduced to George Washington-the Father of Our Country. They will learn about how Washington went from farmer to soldier to America's first President.
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