Young readers will really get a sense of all the hard work and years of study that go into becoming an astronaut as they learn about Ellen Ochoa\"s life. Looking for biographies that are suitable for emergent readers - and relevant to the primary-school curriculum? Rookie Biographies is the answer!...

This brief biography of Betsy Ross, the woman who allegedly stitched the first American flag together in the 1770s, includes information on her youth, her marriage, and her career as a seamstress....

This biography is an introduction to Rachel Carson, a biologist and writer, who started the environmental movement with her book Silent Spring, which warned about the dangers of pesticide use. Looking for biographies that are suitable for emergent readers - and relevant to the primary-school curriculum? Rookie Biographies is the answer!...

Mae Jemison was a bright child who was always fascinated by science. The top student and gifted dancer ignored naysayers and worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor and an astronaut. She then went on to become the first African-American woman to travel to space....

Founding Father Benjamin Franklin is one of the most extraordinary human beings to have ever lived. One of America\"s greatest statesman, Franklin was also a scientist, an inventor, and a printer - a man who always worked to make life better for his fellow citizens....

Christopher Columbus was looking for a faster trade route to China. Instead of finding spices, he opened the way to a part of the world no one in Europe even knew existed!...

Meet Serena Williams. From the time she was five years old, Serena played tennis. Thanks to years of hard work and incredible talent she is considered by many to be the best female player ever. Serena\"s accomplishments aren\"t limited to the tennis court, though. She is also a successful entrepreneur and a dedicated philanthropist....

Considered by many to be the greatest American President, Abraham Lincoln went from humble beginnings to the highest office in the land. Read about how “Honest Abe” held the United States together during the country\"s most difficult times and fought to free the slaves....

This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biography book introduces the youngest readers to Steve Jobs, the innovative force behind Apple Computers. Colorful photos and very simple text encourage children to read on their ownas they learn about the man who helped change the way people work and live every day....

Discover how Earhart became a pioneer of the skies, and read about her mysterious disappearance. Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present....

A brief overview of the life of the man who was President of the United States during the difficult years of the Civil War and who issued the Emancipation Proclamation freeing ......