Agatha Christie: Detective Novelist and Playwright
This title looks at the life, accomplishments, and legacy of author and playwright Agatha Christie. The book is complete with sidebars, more facts, a timeline, and QR codes that lead to more…
Historical Biographies
From writing thrilling detective novels with words to putting man on the moon using math, the notable men and women in this series have left their mark on the world in very different but important ways. Readers will find these titles both engaging and informative as they learn about the life and legacy of each person. Readers will also learn that no matter what their talents or interests are, they can leave their mark on the world too. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the books give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.
Titles
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Jim Thorpe: Versatile Athlete and Olympian
This title looks at the life, accomplishments, and legacy of American Indian athlete and actor Jim Thorpe. The book is complete with sidebars, more facts, a timeline, and QR codes that lead…
Katherine Johnson: NASA Mathematician
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…
Ketanji Brown Jackson: US Supreme Court Justice
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
Martin Luther King Jr.: Civil Rights Activist
This title looks at the life, accomplishments, and legacy of minister and civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. The book is complete with sidebars, more facts, a timeline, and QR codes
Vincent van Gogh: Post-Impressionist Painter
This title looks at the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. The book is complete with sidebars, more facts, a timeline, and QR codes that lead to more…