Kramer, Barbara

Lin-Manuel Miranda brought hip-hop to Broadway with his popular musical Hamilton.Lin-Manuel Mirandaintroduces readers to this award-winning writer and his creative process. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

A biography of Frederick Douglass, who was born a slave in 1818 but escaped to freedom and became a leader in the movement to end slavery.

A look at the life and career of Sonia Sotomayor, from her childhood in the New York City projects to her selection as the first Latino and the third woman ever to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court.

Provides a broad overview of the life and achievements of Nelson Mandela. Includes photographs, fact boxes, a timeline, a quiz, and a picture glossary.

"Explore one of the most recognized people in history with the biography of Cleopatra. Kids will learn about her life, achievements, legacy, and why she continues to fascinate generations of readers."--Provided by publisher.

"Meet Pope Francis. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pope Francis is the first Pope from the Americas. He's also the first Pope to replace a living one! Learn all about the Pontiff in this Level 1 reader, carefully leveled for an early independent reading or read aloud experience."--Provided by publisher.

Traces the life of Thomas Edison, one of the most influential inventors in American history, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes, and the many inventions for which he is best known.

Looks at the life and career of Alexander Graham Bell, examining how he invented the telephone and his work with the deaf.

A brief biography of Thomas Edison, discussing his childhood, family, and career as an inventor.