Category: Biographies

By Anne E. Schraff

Born in Germany in 1929, Anne Frank was once in the course of international battle II. simply because Anne was once Jewish, she and her relatives have been compelled to flee the phobia of the Holocaust that swept the continent. starting in 1942, Anne stored a diary of the tough trip of her kinfolk. See how Anne's relatives attempted to flee the horror of the conflict, and the way her diary turned her ally.

Guided by means of Time Magazines checklist of a hundred so much influential humans, the Biographies of the 20 th Century sequence of softcover 64-page biographies makes a speciality of the leaders, scientists, and icons who formed our international. those humans, many from very humble beginnings, replaced how the realm works. each one biography contains a word list, timeline, and illustrations. someone advisor for every name offers reproducible actions to increase the textual content.

By Denise Jordan

The tale of 1 of the 1st Black nurses.

This name explores the artistic works of well-known novelist Stephanie Meyer. Books analyzed comprise Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking sunrise. transparent, complete textual content provides heritage biographical info of Meyer. You Critique It function invitations readers to research different inventive works all alone. A desk of contents, timeline, checklist of works, assets, resource notes, thesaurus, and an index also are integrated. crucial reviews is a sequence in crucial Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing corporation.

- debts of the leaders whose rules and activities have replaced the process historical past- Examines every one person's lifestyles within the context of the politics of the time

By William R Sanford

What was once Calamity Jane's actual identify? was once she a horse thief and a preacher's daughter? Did she really serve less than normal George Custer? the reality and fable are tough to split within the wild lifetime of Calamity Jane. An autonomous spirit, she by no means stayed in a single position for lengthy. She labored as a gold prospector, bullwhacker, nurse, and had many different jobs. Calamity Jane refused to comply to the common roles of nineteenth-century ladies. Authors William R. Sanford and Carl R. eco-friendly exhibit the genuine tale of this mythical American determine.

By Dennis Abrams

"A Wrinkle in Time"; "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"; and, "Where the Wild issues Are". you recognize the tales, you're keen on the characters, yet have you learnt 'who wrote that'? know about the folks at the back of your favourite stories and why they felt forced to put in writing for kids. This sequence deals nice insights with 'Did You Know?' bins that spotlight fascinating evidence concerning the authors. additionally, the 'Popular Books' and 'Popular Characters' sections permit scholars to find new works by means of their favourite authors.

By William R Sanford

In may well 1805, because the Lewis and Clark day trip paddled up the Missouri River, a howling gust of wind tipped over one of many canoes. the boys paddled to shore, forsaking valuable offers. immediately, Sacagawea jumped within the water, rescuing vital journals and medical experiments. all through Lewis and Clark's trip within the uncharted American West, this younger American Indian lady proved to be a useful member of the excursion. Sacagawea served as translator and advisor, all whereas taking good care of her youngster son. Sacagawea's lifestyles could have been brief, yet her exploits in this undertaking made her a mythical American.

By Anne E. Schraff

Few humans have had as nice an impression on our knowing of the flora and fauna than Albert Einstein. His awesome insights into the character of the universe remodeled existence within the 20th century. learn this interesting tale of a real genius and his efforts to result in a calm global.

Guided via Time Magazines checklist of a hundred so much influential humans, the Biographies of the 20 th Century sequence of softcover 64-page biographies makes a speciality of the leaders, scientists, and icons who formed our international. those humans, many from very humble beginnings, replaced how the realm works. each one biography incorporates a thesaurus, timeline, and illustrations. somebody advisor for every identify offers reproducible actions to increase the textual content.

By Margaret Frith

Even supposing polio left him wheelchair certain, Franklin Delano Roosevelt took place of work through the nice melancholy and served as president in the course of global warfare II. Elected 4 occasions, he spent 13 years within the White condo. How he led the rustic via significantly tough difficulties, very like those dealing with the US at the present time, makes for a well timed and engrossing biography.

By William Thompson

-- transparent and concise biographies of the best-known frontiersmen, girls, and settlers of the West -- comprises attention-grabbing and informative sidebars -- Written in available, simply understood language -- enhances tuition curriculum He was once referred to as the best mass assassin in American historical past.