By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 1565XISBN: 978-0-635-01565-5Format: Paperback
Neil Armstrong is one of most famous astronauts in history because he was the first man to step onto the moon. Armstrong was a pilot, husband, astronaut, student, engineer, war veteran, father, professor, businessman... he was really busy!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15668ISBN: 978-0-635-01566-2Format: Paperback
Cesar Chavez rose from poverty to form the first labor union for migrant farm workers. Today, Americans remember Cesar as a great champion for economic freedom and human rights. His heroism spans the many cultures of America.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 15676ISBN: 978-0-635-01567-9Format: Paperback
Francisco Vásquez de Coronado was a famous Spanish explorer who traveled throughout the American Southwest in search of famous cities of gold. Since he never found golden riches for Spain, many only saw his failures. Today we see all the rich land and resources that Francisco discovered!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 2134xISBN: 978-0-635-02134-2Format: Paperback
Hernando de Soto was one of the greatest Spanish explorers in history. He helped to discover much of present-day southeast America and was even the first European to see the mighty Mississippi River!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23520ISBN: 978-0-635-02352-0Format: Paperback
What do you call an incredibly brilliant genius? An Einstein! That name comes from a curious little boy named Albert who lived in Germany. He disliked school, long sleeves, ball games, and lots of people. Instead he loved to observe nature, play the violin, and study his compass. This little boy grew up to become one of the most famous scientists in all of history
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 21404ISBN: 978-0-635-02140-3Format: Paperback
Roberto Clemente was more than just an amazing baseball player. His humanitarian efforts helped many people to overcome obstacles in their lives. Roberto even built a sports center in his native country of Puerto Rico for poor kids to learn to play sports! Roberto decided to use his fame and position to achieve good for others.
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23547ISBN: 978-0-635-02354-4Format: Paperback
Most people remember Alexander Graham Bell as the man who invented the telephone. But this book will tell you the rest of the story. This great man possessed a unique passion for deaf people. He worked his entire life to help them communicate with the world! Read all about it!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23563ISBN: 978-0-635-02356-8Format: Paperback
Harriet Beecher Stowe is the author of Uncle Tom's Cabin, a controversial story about slavery. She bravely wrote about real events in a fictional tale. It provided the first honest picture of slavery for many people in America. Some people, like President Abraham Lincoln, think she may have even started the Civil War!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23598ISBN: 978-0-635-02359-9Format: Paperback
General Colin Powell is one of the most respected men in the world! He has discipline, integrity, military skill, and wisdom. Colin is the first black U.S. Secretary of State! He helps President George W. Bush communicate with other nations and keep America safe. Colin has an awfully big job!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 2361XISBN: 978-0-635-02361-2Format: Paperback
Roger Williams was one of the first supporters of freedom of religion. He left England because of his religious beliefs. Then the Massachusetts Bay Colony kicked him out because of his beliefs! Finally he bought land from the Indians and founded his own colony, now the state of Rhode Island!
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23652ISBN: 978-0-635-02365-0Format: Paperback
Did you know … Henry built and drove race cars? Henry ran in an election for senate? Henry created a museum? Henry could fix watches?
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By author: Carole MarshProduct Code: 23660ISBN: 978-0-635-02366-7Format: Paperback
Jefferson Davis was named after a president and he became president of the Confederate States of America! He was a leader to many people. Jefferson Davis was a soldier, senator, farmer, and writer. Jefferson Davis was a spokesman for the South!
These popular readers include easy-to-read information, fun facts and trivia, humor, activities and a whole lot more. They are great for ages 5-11 (grades K-5), because although simple, these readers have substance and really engage kids with their stories. They are great for social studies, meeting state and national curriculum standards, individual and group reading programs, centers, library programs, and have many other terrific educational uses.
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