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Get to know Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the inspiring Supreme Court
justice, in this fascinating nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part
of a series of biographies about people "you should meet!" Meet
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Also known as the
notorious RBG, Ginsburg is only the second female Supreme Court
justice in America's history. She has spent her entire life
fighting for equal rights for all, especially women. RBG is a true
superhero and young readers are sure to love getting to know her. A
special section at the back of the book includes extras like the
history of the Supreme Court and how to become a lawyer. With the
You Should Meet series, learning about amazing people has never
been so much fun!
Get to know Lin-Manuel Miranda, the award-winning creator of
Hamilton: An American Musical, in this fascinating nonfiction Level
3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series of biographies about people "you
should meet!" Meet Lin-Manuel Miranda! Lin-Manuel is a writer,
singer, actor, songwriter, and rapper who created the hit Broadway
musicals In the Heights and Hamilton: An American Musical. He was
also the cocomposer of Disney's Moana and is the star of the
upcoming film, Mary Poppins Returns, with Emily Blunt. His
creativity appeals to children and adults alike and he has already
won a Tony, Emmy, Grammy, and a Pulitzer Prize for his work. Learn
all about how he grew up and the things he's accomplished so far in
this Level 3 Ready-to-Read that's perfect for beginning readers. A
special section at the back of the book includes extras like the
history of Puerto Rico and how to write a play. With the You Should
Meet series, learning about historical figures has never been so
much fun!
From the first time a person looked up at the sky and wondered
"What's out there?" humans have dreamed about exploring the cosmos.
This book is part of a series A True Book: Space Exploration, that
includes the titles Human Missions to Outer Space, Mars Rovers, The
International Space Station and UFO's. The series features the
latest NASA imagery and lively text to bring the wonder of space
exploration directly to readers. About 60 years ago, the first
manned spacecraft left Earth's atmosphere for the first time. In
the years since, astronauts have visited the moon several
times--and have spent extended time living in outer space. We even
have plans to send humans to Mars by the 2030s! Share in the joy of
exploration and discovery with Human Missions to Outer Space.
Discover the amazing life story of Martin Luther King Jr, whose
powerful words and dreams for the future inspired the world. Martin
Luther King Jr. will always be remembered for his famous "I have a
dream" speech, which he gave during the March on Washington in
1963. But his life before and after that big event, and his other
enormous contributions to the Civil Rights Movement in the United
States, largely go unspoken. In this biography for kids ages 8-11,
learn all about MLK - from his early family life and experiences in
education, to his untimely death and the worldwide mourning and
riots that followed. Developed in consultation with literacy and
subject experts, this new biography series goes beyond the basic
facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting
people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations
complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create
books children will enjoy reading and referencing for school
projects and reports. Definition boxes, information sidebars, maps,
quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy
reference section at the back makes this a series every teacher and
librarian will want to collect. Each book includes an author's
introduction letter as well as a glossary, timeline, family tree,
quiz, and index.
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