Rookie biographies
Author
2) Ellen Ochoa
Author
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents a biographical profile of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman astronaut, discussing the schooling and training she needed in order to fulfill her dream of being part of the space program.
5)
Sitting Bull
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10)
George Washington Carver
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11) Jackie Robinson
Author
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
When Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers he became the fir st African American to play on a white Major League Baseball team. Read about how Robinson changed the face of baseball when he broke the color barrier and opened the door for the non-white players that followed.
12) Thomas Jefferson
Author
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents a brief overview of the life of the third President.
13)
Helen Keller
Author
14) Mae Jemison
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A biography of Mae Jemison, the first female African American astronaut.
15)
Pocahontas
Author
16) Ruby Bridges
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A biography on Ruby Bridges and how she stood up against racism and hatred to help integrate Louisiana's school system.
17)
Sacagawea: Indian princess
Author
18) Barack Obama
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Traces the life and achievements of Barack Obama, from his childhood and early career in politics to his life as President of the United States.
19)
Bessie Coleman: trailblazing pilot
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20)
Serena Williams
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21)
William and Kate: The Prince and Princess
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22)
Alexander Hamilton: American hero
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23)
Ludwig van Beethoven: a revolutionary composer
Author
24)
Muhammad Ali: the greatest
Author
25) Oprah Winfrey
Author
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents a brief biography of Oprah Winfrey, the famous TV personality, and includes information on how she grew up in poverty but later discovered her talent as a reporter and talk show host.