PreK-8

Anna May Wong was born in Los Angeles in 1905. After a movie was filmed in her neighborhood, she decided she wanted to be a movie star. She had to fight to achieve her dream at a time when there were very few roles for Asian Americans that were not...

This chapter book biography presents the life of John Lewis. Children will learn how he fought tirelessly for civil rights before and after his tenure in Congress.

This illustrated biography presents the life of Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor. Her life and career will inspire readers to follow their dreams and fight for what they believe in.

Meet engineer and astronaut Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina in space! She remains a strong advocate for women and minorities in STEM.

This bilingual play introduces children to the life and work of Pura Belpre. Children will love seeing how she interacts with the characters from her tales.

The great genius Albert Einstein presents his life and accomplishments in the first person.

Told in the first person, this illustrated biography presents the life of Martin Luther King and his fight for civil rights.

Told in the first person, this illustrated biography presents the short life of Anne Frank and explains the huge impact her diary has had on the world.

Told in the first person, this illustrated biography teaches children about the inimitable painter Vincent Van Gogh.

Frida Kahlo was a remarkable painter with an unbreakable spirit. She was the first Mexican artist to exhibit in the Louvre. This illustrated biograpy introduces children to this remarkable talent.

This book introduces readers to amazing female scientists throughout history and their amazing accomplishments. Presented in chronological order by birth year, it begins with Hypatia and ends with Maryam Mirzakhani.

Not all heroes wear capes and have superpowers. Throughout history, many inspirational people have done extraordinary things. This book presents 50 short biographies of admirable figures including Plato, Jane Austen, Mahatma Gandhi, Amelia Earhart,...

This award-winning biography introduces children to José de la Luz Sáenz, who often faced prejudice due to his Mexican American heritage. He joined the army after World War I started, but faced prejudice there, too. When he returned to Texas, he helped...

Learn how a boy from Carolina, Puerto Rico went on to become a star baseball player in the Major Leagues.

Written by a college professor, this illustrated book provides a wonderful way to introduce children to Darwin and the theory of evolution. A brief biography of Darwin is provided at the end.

Anne Frank's life is presented in a novelized, chapter book format. It offers a powerful way of teaching children about the Holocaust.

This illustrated book introduces children to pioneering African American women. They include nurse Mary Eliza Mahoney, sculptor Augusta Savage, politician and activist Shirley Chisholm, and writer Octavia E. Butler.

This concise biography introduces readers to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the youngest woman to serve in Congress and political activist.

This illustrated book teaches children about Elizabeth Cady Stanton and other suffragists that fought for women's rights. Brief biographies of pioneering women as well as an annotated list of important dates are included.

Who is Kamala Harris? If you answered a multiracial teenager who dreamed of being a lawyer, a senator who fought for progressive causes and women's rights, and the first female Vice President of the United States, then you are right! Learn all about...

This illustrated biography introduces children to the life and words of Frederick Douglass. It captures his journey from enslaved child to free man fighting for the rights of others.

Eleanor was quiet when she was a child. She gained self-confidence when, as a teenager, she was sent to study in Europe. After marrying Franklin, she was quiet again because her mother-in-law was very controlling. She found her voice again when her...

This illustrated biography of Abraham Lincoln contains quotes from his writing, a list of important dates, and a translation of the Gettysburg Address.

From an early age, Martin Luther King, Jr. knew that words were powerful. When he got older, his words fueled the Civil Rights Movement. This illustrated biography contains quotes by King that will enable children to gain insight into this...

This illustrated biography introduces children to the life of Wilma Mankiller. Readers will learn about her childhood and activism for the Cherokee Nation. The text is interspersed with quotes by her that offer more insight into this amazing leader.

Join Charles Darwin on his amazing voyages and see how he developed the theory of evolution and natural selection. This biography, told in chapter book format, includes a detailed chronology and glossary.

Most people think that computing is a modern invention, but Ada Lovelace, born in 1815, is actually history’s first programmer. This chapter-book biography teaches readers all about this fascinating innovator.

Introduce children to 20 people who are true eco heroes. Hailing from different countries, backgrounds, and time periods, they include Rachel Carlson, David Attenborough, Dian Fossey, Al Gore, Erin Brockovich, and Boyan Slat.

Biddy Mason's life began as an enslaved person, but she became a successful nurse, midwife, and land owner who influenced the city of Los Angeles. Learn more about her life through intriguing primary sources that will keep students engaged.

Introduce students to the life of Phillis Wheatley, the first African American to have a book published in the United States. Students will explore the author's early years in the colonies.

Marie Curie discover radioactivity, saved lives during World War I, and much more. With a combination of text and comics, this chapter book teaches children all about her life in a fun way.

Using his skills as both a mathematician and scientist, Isaac Newton made many groundbreaking discoveries. This chapter book combines both text and comics to teach children about his amazing life.

Introduce children to some of California's early settlers including John Bidwell, Jim Beckwourth, Jedediah Smith, Sarah Royce, Charley Parkhurst, Kit Carson, and more.

Born in Peru in 1880, Julio C. Tello grew up to become one of the most important archaeologists in the Americas. As a boy, he was daring and curious and was given the nickname Sharuko, which means brave in Quechua. This bilingual biography traces his...

Henry Ford was a revolutionary inventor and businessman who transformed the automotive industry. Read all about his life and the company he formed.

Thomas Edison invented over 1,000 things. This illustrated biography introduces children to his fascinating life.

Presented in graphic novel format, this book teaches readers about the world's greatest iventors including Arquimedes, Alexander Graham Bell, and Thomas Edison . Comprehension questions and a glossary are included.

What do the great pyramids of Egypt, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the first automobile have in common? They were all designed by great engineers. This book introduces children to engineers throughout history in graphic novel format.

This illustrated book introduces readers to 20 pioneering women from Spain or Latin America. These groundbreakers, from many different fields, include Isabel Barreto, the first female admiral from Spain, Matilde Montoya, the first female doctor in...

Gandhi is famous for his peaceful protests and hunger strike. He was jailed numerous times in his quest for liberty. He is considered the father of modern India.