History maker biographies. Set 5

Author

Earliest Publication Date

2021

Description

This title introduces young readers to Amanda Gorman, best known as the first Youth Poet Laureate and for her inaugural poem, The Hill We Climb. Readers will enjoy learning about Gorman's early years, education, bibliography, and many accomplishments.

2) Anthony Fauci: immunologist & COVID-19 leader

Author

Hansen, Grace

Earliest Publication Date

2021

Description

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Introduces young readers to Dr. Anthony Fauci, best known for his achievements in the sciences of contagious diseases and for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Readers will enjoy learning about Fauci's early years, education, and accomplishments. Provided by publisher.

3) Jill Biden: educator & First Lady of the United States

Author

Andrews, Elizabeth, 1996-

Earliest Publication Date

2021

Description

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A brief biography of Jill Biden, discussing her childhood, education, career, and role as First Lady of the United States.

4) John Lewis: congressman & civil rights activist

Author

Hansen, Grace

Earliest Publication Date

2021

Description

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This title introduces young readers to John Lewis, best known for his role during the Civil Rights era, for walking alongside Martin Luther King, Jr., and for his work as a congressman. Readers will enjoy learning about Lewis' early years, and his incredible achievements both socially and politically. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

5) Kamala Harris: first female vice president of the United States

Author

Hansen, Grace

Earliest Publication Date

2021

Description

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This title introduces young readers to Kamala Harris, best known for being the first female, Black, and Indian Vice President of the United States. Readers will enjoy learning about Harris's accomplishments in law and politics, as both a senator and the VP.

6) Tom Brady: NFL great and Super Bowl MVP

Author

Hansen, Grace

Earliest Publication Date

2021

Description

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Explores the life and career of Tom Brady, NFL star and Super Bowl MVP.