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2) Dr. Seuss
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents a brief overview of the life of the man who wrote "Green Eggs and Ham" and many other beloved children's books.
Author
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
When Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers he became the fir st African American to play on a white Major League Baseball team. Read about how Robinson changed the face of baseball when he broke the color barrier and opened the door for the non-white players that followed.
6) Ellen Ochoa
Author
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents a biographical profile of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman astronaut, discussing the schooling and training she needed in order to fulfill her dream of being part of the space program.
7) Walt Disney
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A simple biography of the animator and famous entrepreneur, from his early life and career to his rise to fame and the legacy of the Disney company after his death.
8) Barack Obama
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Traces the life and achievements of Barack Obama, from his childhood and early career in politics to his life as President of the United States.
9) Ruby Bridges
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A biography on Ruby Bridges and how she stood up against racism and hatred to help integrate Louisiana's school system.
10) Mae Jemison
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A biography of Mae Jemison, the first female African American astronaut.
11) Steve Jobs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A simple biography of computer industry pioneer Steve Jobs, a founder of Apple Computer, Inc.
12) Jane Goodall
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A biography of Jane Goodall, the most respected primatologists in the world, who worked every day to make the world a better place. Her many discoveries changed the way we look at, and treat, chimpanzees
15) Oprah Winfrey
Author
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents a brief biography of Oprah Winfrey, the famous TV personality, and includes information on how she grew up in poverty but later discovered her talent as a reporter and talk show host.
16) Nelson Mandela
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents an introduction to the life of Nelson Mandela, a civil rights activist who opposed apartheid in South Africa, and became the country's president in 1994.
18) Steven Spielberg
Author
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Prolific director, writer and producer of such films as Saving Private Ryan, E.T.: The Extraterrestrial, Jurassic Park, and others.
19) Anne Frank
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A short biography of the Jewish girl whose diary bacame famous.
20) Rosa Parks
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A simple introduction to the life of the woman whose actions led to the desegregation of buses in Montgomery, Alabama, in the 1960s and who was an important figure in the early days of the civil rights movement.