Kitson Jazynka
1) Helen Keller
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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Description
learn about Helen Keller the deaf and blind woman who fought for the rights of the disabled.
3) Rosa Parks
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Find out about the life of Rosa Parks and how her actions in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955 helped end racial segregation in America. This book follows the same standards as other National Geographic Readers with the same careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach that kids love. The life story of Rosa Parks has enduring lessons to teach us and this biography should appeal to kids, parents, and teachers"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
In this kids' biography, discover the fascinating story of Florence Nightingale, who cared for British soldiers during wartime as the "Lady of the Lamp" and changed the field of nursing. Florence Nightingale was a pioneer of nursing at a time when women were discouraged from working outside the home, especially in the field of science. She saved many lives both on and off the battlefield through implementing a new standard of medical care, and by...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
In this kids' biography, discover the inspiring story of Harriet Tubman, a fearless activist and abolitionist who helped free many slaves. Born into slavery in c.1820, Harriet Tubman would later run away and help scores of other African American slaves escape to freedom in the North using the "Underground Railroad." A nurse, scout, and advisor during the American Civil War, Harriet co-led the Combahee River Raid, in which 700 slaves were liberated....
7) Sacagawea
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Explore one of the most recognized figures in American history with this biography of Sacagawea. Kids will learn about her crucial role in the Lewis and Clark expedition and her influential legacy. The level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers" --
8) Buzz Aldrin
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Biography of Buzz Aldrin for beginner readers"--