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2) Simone Biles
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Introduce readers to the life and accomplishments of American Olympic gymnast Simone Biles. Complete with awesome photographs and more facts! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
3) Aly Raisman
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This book takes a look at the life of First Lady Melania Trump, from her youth in Slovenia to her days in the White House. The book is complete with photographs, simple text, and a timeline"--Amazon.com
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Yosemite National Park, located in Northern California, is known to have some of the most stunning views in all of the United States, from its granite cliffs down into the Yosemite Valley. Readers will learn about when it officially became a national park, who was involved, the park's climate, and plants and animals that are commonly found there"--Publisher website.
6) Red Gerard
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Covers Redmond Gerard's early years, how he got his start snowboarding, and how he earned his Olympic gold medal in the slopestyle event.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
32 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
This title looks at the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Supreme Court justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. The book is complete with sidebars, more facts, a timeline, and QR codes that lead to more information, videos, and activities. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
This title looks at the life, accomplishments, and legacy of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson. The book is complete with sidebars, more facts, a timeline, and QR codes that lead to more information, videos, and activities. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This book takes a look at the life of Jim Henson, maker and creator of lovable Muppet characters like Kermit the Frog, Bert and Ernie, Big Bird, and Miss Piggy. The title is complete with historical black and white and color photographs, simple text, and a timeline"--Amazon.com.
12) Joe Biden
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
This title will introduce little readers to the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden.
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"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."--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the life of Malala Yousafzai, describing her family's background, education, and her work as an education activist. Readers will also learn about the Islam religion and the Taliban.
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