Abdo Zoom Biographies Database
With 160 compelling biographies to choose from, young readers will learn about the lives of important people and their contributions. Each biography is broken down into easy-to-read,…
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With 160 compelling biographies to choose from, young readers will learn about the lives of important people and their contributions. Each biography is broken down into easy-to-read,…
Calvin Spann was a fighter pilot during World War II, when the US military was segregated. He fought with the African American flying force the Tuskegee Airmen. Calvin Spann: Daring Fighter…
Historic images and easy-to-read text take readers into the life of Chief Joseph, who stood up for his people. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms.…
Historic images and easy-to-read text introduce readers to Crazy Horse, a fearless warrior. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core
Frida Kahlo taught herself to paint while recovering from serious injuries. She became a famous artist whose work is still admired today. This book explores Kahlo's life and groundbreaking…
Hidden Human Computers discusses how in the 1950s, black women made critical contributions to NASA by performing calculations that made it possible for the nation's astronauts to fly into…
Learn about six Native American Leaders who influenced American history. Each book is broken down into easy-to-read-chapters. Vibrant, full-color photos, key dates, and quick stats grab…
Occupying Alcatraz discusses how in 1969, a group of daring Native American activists launched a 19-month takeover of Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, seeking to highlight the poor…
President George Washington and his wife enslaved more than 150 people in the mid-1700s. In 1796, one of their slaves escaped. Her name was Oney "Ona" Judge. Oney Judge: Escape from Slavery…
Historic images and easy-to-read text take readers into the life of Pocahontas, a well-known peacemaker. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms. Aligned…
Recognize the name Jorge Mario Bergoglio? He loves soccer and dancing the tango. He is also the pope of the largest religion in the world. He is Pope Francis. Learn about the pope's past, why
Historic images and easy-to-read text take readers into the life of Sequoyah, who created a written language for his people. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded…