biography

A brief biography of Lyndon B. Johnson, who became the thirty-sixth president of the United States.

A brief biography of Harry S. Truman, who became the thirty-third president of the the United States.

A brief biography of William McKinley, who went from Union soldier to Ohio governer to president of the United States.

A brief biography of James K. Polk, who expanded the United States to the Pacific Coast.

Naomi Osaka has worked hard to become one of the best female tennis players in the world. With four Grand Slam championship titles under her belt, she is truly a tennis superstar! In this hi-lo text, reluctant readers will learn all about Osaka?s life and performance over the years. Engaging text and vibrant images will encourage readers to turn the pages. Special features and fun facts showcase details about both Osaka?s personal preferences as well as her professional accomplishments.

Engaging images accompany information about the life and accomplishments of Megan Rapinoe. The combination of high- interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7.

Exciting illustrations follow the events of Wilma Rudolph competing in the 1960 Olympics. The combination of brightly colored panels and leveled text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8.

Sonia Sotomayor, associate justice to the US Supreme Court, is known for her straightforward approach and efforts toward equality. Learn about her road to the Supreme Court and over ten years of work.

Selena Gomez is known for her acting and music career. But she also advocates for mental health! Through leveled text and crisp images, this low-level title introduces Selena?s life and accomplishments. A profile details basic facts about her life, a map shows off her hometown, and a timeline lays out important events. Quotes throughout the book let Selena inspire readers in her own words. This title gives readers a role model for mental health awareness and beyond!.

"Three women, from three different continents and separated by generations, share stories of coming to the United States. Sarah's great-great grandmother Manya fled the Cossacks in the Ukraine at the turn of the twentieth century. Grace's mom escaped with her family during the Iranian revolution in 1979. Raquel and her family fled gang violence in El Salvador in the 2010s. These three stories, all accounts of the authors' real family stories . . . highlight the essential commonality of the immigrant experience"--Amazon.com.