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1) Pope Francis
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Explores the life of Pope Francis, from his childhood in Argentina to his long career in the Roman Catholic Church.
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Recounts the life of the dedicated man who survived a difficult childhood, became a country lawyer, and as sixteenth president of the United States guided the country during the Civil War.
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Explores Harriet Tubman's life story, including how Tubman became the most famous conductor on the Underground Railroad, rescuing her family members and dozens of others from plantations in the South, and helping them reach safety in the North.
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Explores Jackie Robinson's life story, including his early success as a versatile athlete, the difficulties he faced in an era of widespread prejudice and segregation, how he came to break pro baseballs color barrier, and how he used his fame to bring awareness to the civil rights movement.
6) Steve Jobs
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Highlights the life and accomplishments of the co-founder and long-time CEO of Apple Computers and former CEO of Pixar.
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[1997]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Sketches the history of ice skating from its beginning as a means of travel to its current status as a sport; discusses the contributions of Sonja Henie and other Olympic stars.
11) Rosa Parks
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life and accomplishments of Rosa Parks.
12) Cesar Chavez
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life and accomplishments of Cesar Chavez.
13) Malala Yousafzai
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"At the age of 11, Malala Yousafzai began writing a blog in support of education for girls in Pakistan. As the blog gained popularity and Yousafzai became famous, she faced opposition from religious extremists who were against womens right to education. Readers will discover how Yousafzai stood her ground against terrorist activists, even after being shot for her beliefs. They will also learn how Yousafzai achieved international recognition and how...
14) Mark Zuckerberg
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Explores Mark Zuckerberg's life story, including how he created his groundbreaking web site, how Facebooks popularity spread throughout the world, and what he has planned for the future.
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