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Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
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"Amelia Earhart was one of America's most famous pilots. But do yo know what she was like as a child? From running on the river bluffs and playing football to building a roller coaster, Amelia Earhart was an active and confident child. These traits helped her become a famous female aviator" -- Page [4] cover.
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Series
Lexile measure
590L
Language
English
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Hillary Rodham Clinton has always dreamed big ... and achieved big too. But she didn't become the greatest woman in US political history overnight. She was a kid first-organizing neighborhood carnivals, playing backyard ice hockey, and writing NASA to volunteer for astronaut training. This story shows readers the fun, fears, and challenges young Hillary had and enourages them to find their own strengths and dream big.
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Lexile measure
660L
Language
English
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"Martin Luther King Jr. led the American Civil Rights Movement. But do you know what he was like as a child? From roller skaing to playing basketball in his neighborhood, Martin was a fun-loving child who wasn't afraid to stand up to bullies. These traits helpe him achieve greatness as a civil rights leader in the United States" -- Page [4] cover.
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Series
Lexile measure
620L
Language
English
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Description
Astronaut Neil Armstrong couldn't be held down by Earth's gravity. As the first person to step foot on the moon, Neil took the US space program to new heights. But before he did that, he had humble boyhood jobs-cutting lawns, cleaning ovens, washing airplanes-and plenty of adventures, including building a wind tunnel in his parents' basement! This playful story shows young readers that not even the sky is the limit for their own dreams.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
600L
Language
English
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Description
No discussion of the Civil Rights Movement is complete without the story of Rosa Parks. But what was this activist like as a child? Following young Rosa from a fishing creek to a one-room schoolhouse, from her wearing homemade clothes to wondering what "white" water tastes like, readers will be inspired by the experiences that shaped one of the most famous African-Americans in history.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
680L
Language
English
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Description
"Have you ever wondered what famous American inventor and businessman Thomas Edision was like as a child? From being chased by a ram to feeding a girl worms, Thomas was a curious and creative child. Take a look at the path his childhood took, and see how he grew up to become a successful and famous man" -- Page [4] cover.
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Series
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
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Description
Walt Disney forever changed the world when he made his animation and entertainment dreams come true. For millions of people, "Disney" and "magic" are inextricably connected. But what was Walt like as a child? He fed his imagination by going to parades and plays, riding pigs around the farmyard, painting and drawing ... but he also worked hard to help support his parents and siblings. Filled with creative energy, this story will inspire readers to...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
690L
Language
English
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Description
"Wilma Rudolph became a great American athlete. But do you kjnow what she was like as a child? From battling polio to playing basketball, Wilma was a determined and strong child. Her strength and determination played an important part in her life and in her ability to achieve greatness as a U.S. Olympic track-and-field star" --
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
590L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Ruth Bader Ginsburg led the Supreme Court in style and speech. But do you know what she was like as a child? Strong role models and encouragement to be herself led Ruth to speak her mind and to stand up for equality. Lessons from her childhood helped her become the second-ever female Supreme Court justice of the United States."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
650L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Bill Gates is known as the richest man in the world. But do you know what he was like as a child? From selling peanuts to memorizing entire encyclopedias, Bill used his brain. This playful story of his childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness--
Author
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
590L
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Eleanor Roosevelt was the niece of one president, and the wife of another. But did you know she was a leader in her own right? From supporting civil and women's rights to speaking to the public through her newsletter, My Day, Eleanor paved the way. This playful story of her childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness"--