Using simple sentences, each title will look at a different famous person, including the person's life contributions

This inspiring story of the country boy who grew up to be America’s most beloved president is told in simple vocabulary aimed at newly independent readers. Illustrations on each spread and lively language bring Lincoln to life.

In this easy biography of Amelia Earhart, author Stephen Feinstein describes the childhood and accomplishments of this great aviator, the first woman to fly across the Atlantic alone. Illustrations on each two-page spread and accessible vocabulary make this ideal for early independent readers and report writers

Annie Oakley grew up in a log cabin and learned to shoot so that she could feed her hungry family. She became the most famous woman sharpshooter of all time, touring all over the world in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show.

Benjamin Franklin—statesman, inventor, scientist, writer, diplomat—was the most famous American of his day and one of the best known figures in American history.

It tells the story of the labor leader Cesar Chavez from his impoverished boyhood to his leadership in the farm worker’s union, which made life better for migrant farm workers.

Crazy Horse was an Oglala Sioux Indian leader who fought at the Little Bighorn and died opposing his people’s relocation to the reservation.

Full-color illustrations on each spread and lively text bring our first president to life.

George Washington Carver, born a slave during the Civil War, grew up to become one of our country’s greatest plant scientists.

Author: Stephen Feinstein

State Affiliation of Author: CA

ISBN-13:  978-0-7660-2598-1 ISBN-10: 0-7660-2598-5

Publication Year: 2006

Grade Level:  1-3

: Inspiring biography of the escaped slave who led hundreds to freedom in the North.

She became blind and deaf in babyhood, but with the help of a patient and gifted teacher, Helen learned to communicate, speak, and write. She even went to college and became a famous author.