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Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman

Written by Kathleen Krull and Illustrated by David Diaz

A young reader's introduction to champion athlete Wilma Rudolph follows her development of polio at...

K - 4th
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Duke Ellington

Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney
A wonderful story, told in a swinging, conversational tone and bright, swirling illustrations that...
4th - 4th
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Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists: Andy Warhol

Written by Mike Venezia
Clever illustrations and story lines, together with full-color reproductions of actual paintings...
3rd - 3rd
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Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers: Duke Ellington

Written by Mike Venezia
The perfect introduction to great composers, both modern and classical, featuring illustrations...
3rd - 3rd
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Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers: Peter Tchaikovsky

Written by Mike Venezia
The perfect introduction to great composers, both modern and classical, featuring illustrations...
3rd - 3rd
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Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King

Written by Jean Marzollo
Distinctive, beautiful illustrations and simple, informative text make this "an eloquent and...
K - 2nd
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Scholastic First Biographies: Vamos a leer sobre... César Chávez

Written by Jerry Tello
This profile of César Chávez examines the life of the Mexican American union leader who fought to...
1st - 1st
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A Picture Book of Harry Houdini

Written by David A. Adler and Illustrated by Matt Collins
Harry Houdini repeatedly amazed audiences around the globe with his death-defying acts and illusions...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Amelia Earhart (Rookie Biographies®)

Written by Wil Mara
Easy-to-read, large-type text, illustrations, and photographs make this series the perfect...
K - 2nd
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Amelia Earhart: Una aviadora intrépida (Elementary Bios)

Written by Francene Sabin
These fascinating chapter books are packed with information that inspires reading about the lives...
3rd - 4th
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And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?

Written by Jean Fritz
This entertaining biography presents fascinating anecdotes and facts that illuminate Paul Revere's...
4th - 6th
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Barack Obama

Written by Beatrice Gormley
The fascinating life and early struggles of Barack Obama, who has consistently broken barriers for...
6th - 9th
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Character Counts: Young George Washington

Written by Andrew Woods
This new series for young readers focuses on influential individuals and the character traits that...
K - 2nd
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Colin Powell (Welcome Books™—Real People)

Written by Mary Hill
This emergent-reader series introduces an array of interesting topics—biographies, American symbols...
K - 1st
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In Their Own Words: Lewis and Clark

Written by George Sullivan
"Short chapters, large print, simple vocabulary, straightforward narrative, and attractive...
4th - 6th
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Listening to Crickets

Written by Candice F. Ransom
This is the life story of Rachel Carson, who as a young girl loved being outdoors, listening to...
4th - 4th
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Rookie Biographies®: Benjamin Franklin

Written by Wil Mara
Easy-to-read, large-type text, illustrations, and photographs make this series the perfect...
1st - 2nd
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Rookie Biographies®: Christopher Columbus

Written by Mary Dodson Wade
This Rookie Biography presents a brief look at the life of Christopher Columbus and his search for a...
1st - 2nd
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Rookie Biographies®: George Washington Carver

Written by Lynea Bowdish
Easy-to-read, large-type text, illustrations, and photographs make this series the perfect...
K - 2nd
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Rookie Biographies®: John Muir

Written by Wil Mara
Easy-to-read, large-type text, illustrations, and photographs make this series the perfect...
1st - 2nd
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Rookie Biographies®: Laura Ingalls Wilder

Written by Wil Mara
Easy-to-read, large-type text, illustrations, and photographs make this series the perfect...
1st - 2nd
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Rookie Biographies®: Rosa Parks

Written by Wil Mara
Easy-to-read, large-type text, illustrations, and photographs make this series the perfect...
1st - 2nd
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Scholastic News Readers™—Biographies: Christopher Columbus

Written by Lisa Wade McCormick
Facts and photographs about the inspiring journeys of these history-making men and women are...
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Scholastic News Readers™—Biographies: George Washington Carver

Written by Jo S. Kittinger
Facts and photographs about the inspiring journeys of these history-making men and women are...
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