Little Biographies of Big People
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Cesar Chavez
by Joan Stoltman
5
(3)
The story of Cesar Chavez is as topical and vital a story today as it was when it was an integral part of current events and not a story in history. This volume, dedicated to passing on the story of Chavez's life to young readers, provides educators with an essential tool to teach social justice, workers' rights, and how to stand up for your convictions through age-appropriate language and explanation of concepts. This inspiring biography follows Chavez's journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most vital civil rights activists of our time.
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Michelle Obama
by Joan Stoltman
2.8
(14)
Michelle Obama is easily recognizable to young readers, but has had a life few children have had the chance to learn about. This topical, engaging volume brings the story of an incredibly intelligent, motivated, deeply dedicated person to vivid life. Young readers will easily engage in Michelle Obama's life through the meticulously uncomplicated, age-appropriate language and explanation of concepts provided throughout this inspiring story. This highly requested biography is sure to be a quick hit in any collection, educating and inspiring readers to achieve their maximum potential.
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Hillary Clinton
by Joan Stoltman
2.4
(5)
Even young readers were likely saturated with exposure to Hillary Clinton over the course of the 2016 presidential election. But do they really know who she is and what she has accomplished? This volume bridges the gap between current news stories and what elementary readers really know about the first female presidential candidate. By illuminating the life and story of this powerhouse of politics, young readers can learn and be inspired by a story of perseverance, service to others, and commitment to beliefs. With a vivid, age-appropriate narrative, this much-needed volume is sure to be right at home in any library or classroom.
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Jim Henson
by Joan Stoltman
(0)
Young readers finally have an opportunity to hear the story of the man behind Kermit the Frog, Yoda, Big Bird, and many other timeless, world famous puppet sensations. The life of Jim Henson is the story of a singular, remarkable artist with a vision, drive, and passion to educate. Through captivating photography, quotes from the man himself, and focused, age-appropriate language, readers have the chance to learn this modern television success story and be motivated and inspired to explore their own artistic voice and vision.
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Eleanor Roosevelt
by Joan Stoltman
(0)
Eleanor Roosevelt was not just a U.S. president's wife. Her life is a relevant, important story that is notable, inspirational, and much needed, both in its time and today. This essential volume introduces young readers to a woman who wasn't afraid to speak her mind or voice her opinion, even though she lived in a time when most women stayed quiet. Through accessible, straightforward, engaging language readers can grasp, connect to, and be motivated by Ochoa's life story. For younger readers, this is a rare opportunity to read age-appropriate text and first-hand quotes that incorporate the issues of her times.
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Barack Obama
by Joan Stoltman
1
(1)
In 2008, Barack Obama became the first African American president of the United States. Just one year later in 2009, he won the Nobel Peace Prize for his incredible efforts to create international diplomacy. This biography introduces readers to Obama's extraordinary story, including significant moments from his youth. Even before his presidency, Obama accomplished amazing things, such as becoming the first African American president of the Harvard Review. Striking photographs and images illustrate Obama's compelling biography. Fact boxes provide bite-sized chunks of interesting information. This inspiring book is sure to encourage readers to explore activism and politics.
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Mohandas Gandhi
by Joan Stoltman
(0)
The story of Mohandas Gandhi is as topical, vital, and necessary a teaching opportunity today as it was when it was an integral part of current events and not a story in history. This volume, dedicated to passing on the story of Gandhi's words, work, and life to young readers, provides educators with an essential tool to teach social justice, human rights, and how to stand up for your convictions through age-appropriate language and explanation of concepts. This inspiring biography follows Gandhi's journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most important activists of all time.
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton
by Joan Stoltman
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton was one of the most influential leaders of the women's rights movement of the 19th century. From her work for the women's rights convention of 1848 and friendship with Susan B. Anthony to her connection with the antislavery movement, her life story brings an important social movement and part of world history into detailed focus. Interesting photographs and quotes from her writing and speaking further enhance the reading experience for young readers.
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Malala Yousafzai
by Joan Stoltman
(0)
Young activist Malala Yousafzai's courageous story has inspired many people around the world. As a teenager, she fought for the education rights of girls, survived an assassination attempt, and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This captivating volume introduces young readers to Yousafzai's amazing journey and work. Vibrant photographs are paired with age-appropriate text, making for an accessible, high-interest book. This fascinating biography will engage readers of many ages and levels, and encourage them to learn more about the world.
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Dwayne Johnson
by Joan Stoltman
(0)
Today, Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, can be recognized for the many movies and TV shows he's appeared in, but not too long ago he was better known for his wrestling skills. In this captivating volume, readers follow along with the star's journey and see how he successfully transitioned from athlete to actor. This high-interest biography includes colorful photographs paired with age-appropriate text, and is sure to engage readers of all ages.
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Beethoven
by Joan Stoltman
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If you ask people to name an amazing musical composer, chances are Beethoven's name will come up. Widely thought to be the greatest composer in history, Beethoven's work influenced music around the world. This exciting volume teaches readers the fascinating story behind his life, and includes colorful images and engaging text to capture and hold their attention. This high-interest biography is sure to encourage an interest in both music and history, making for an excellent addition to any library.
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Harriet Tubman
by Joan Stoltman
3.2
(5)
Of course, Harriet Tubman is a women whose story every young reader would benefit from learning about, but where are the books that tell her life story in an accessible, captivating way with age-appropriate language for young readers? Finally, here's a book that explores her childhood, life, cause, and work in a way that gives perspective, introduces weighty topics, and facilitates further exploration of America's history, all for early elementary readers. This volume captures readers in the story of one inspiring, notable, remarkable life, giving social studies and history curriculums a chance to excite, interest, and motivate readers to initiate a lifelong quest of learning.
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Jane Goodall
by Joan Stoltman
5
(1)
Jane Goodall's work studying chimpanzees changed the way these animals are seen and understood by the world. With the help of this informative book, readers can catch a glimpse into the scientist's extraordinary life and career. The colorful design features photographs and closely correlated, age-appropriate text, ensuring an accurate understanding of the book's key concepts and ideas. Readers of this biography will not only learn about Goodall's incredible life, but about animals, nature, and other aspects of science as a whole.
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Walt Disney
by Joan Stoltman
4.6
(11)
Young readers finally have an opportunity to step back from the gigantic, ubiquitous entity of the Disney Company as it exists today and discover the story of the singular, remarkable man who started it all. His biography is the perfect way to tell the story of an artist with the vision, drive, and passion to share his art with the world, a rare, modern success story that is vital to every collection. This volume motivates and inspires young readers to explore their own artistic voice and vision with captivating photography and focused, age-appropriate language.
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Rosa Parks
by Joan Stoltman
4.9
(9)
Rosa Parks is not just a lady who stayed seated on a bus. Her life is a relevant, important story that was notable, inspirational, and much-needed both in its time and today. This essential volume introduces young readers to a woman of quiet strength and resilience who did not waver in her convictions and beliefs. For younger readers, this is a rare opportunity to read age-appropriate text that incorporates complex issues using accessible, straightforward, engaging language that they can grasp, connect to, and be motivated by.
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Ellen Ochoa
by Joan Stoltman
(0)
There are few books that tell Ellen Ochoa's life story in an accessible, captivating way with age-appropriate language for young readers. Finally, here's a book that explores her barrier-breaking work as an astronaut and science administrator in a way that gives perspective about her struggle as a woman and Hispanic person in the world of science. This book facilitates exploration of America's space program for early elementary readers, capturing readers through the story of one inspiring, remarkable life. Give science curricula a chance to excite, interest, and motivate readers to initiate a lifelong quest of learning by adding this book to your collection.
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Thomas Edison
by Joan Stoltman
5
(1)
Thomas Edison is considered by many to be one of the greatest inventors of all time. His creations changed the world, but there was more to his life than just his inventions. Readers of this engaging volume will learn all about the man behind the innovations. This fascinating biography introduces important subjects and encourages a further interest in history. Concise and accessible text paired with vibrant photographs will captivate audiences of many ages and levels.
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