Graphic Biographies

Grades / Interest Level 3 - 12+
Reading Level 3 - 4
Product Code SERIES ( MR #059387 )

Fast-paced and easy-to-read, these softcover 32-page graphic biographies teach students about historical figures: those who lead us into new territory; pursued scientific discoveries; battled injustice and prejudice; and broke down creative and artistic barriers. These biographies offer a variety of rich primary and secondary source materials to support teaching to the standards.

Using the graphics, students can activate prior knowledge—bridge what they already know with what they have yet to learn. Graphically illustrated biographies also teach inference skills, character development, dialogue, transitions, and drawing conclusions. Graphic biographies in the classroom provide an intervention with proven success for the struggling reader.

HIGHLIGHTS

Fast-paced nonfiction stories
Strong characters and powerful role models
Powerful graphics capture and hold student interest
Variety of subjects to capture students’ interest

FEATURES

Full-colour drawings engage the reader
Speech bubbles and nonfiction text on every page
Each biography is complete in 32-pages

Michael Jackson

The King of Pop won an incredible 13 grammy awards, 26 American Music Awards, and had 13 number one singles. Lexile: 600

Walt Disney

He was a creator and pioneer in the making of animated cartoons. His movies, TV programs, and amusement parks were a symbol of family entertainment. Lexile: 760

The Beatles

After Elvis, there were four musicians from England who created innovative and memorable songs that are still popular today. Lexile: 620

Houdini

One of the greatest magicians of all time, his illusions are still an inspiration in the fields of magic and mystery. Lexile: 590

Elvis Presley

Known as the King of Rock ’n’ Roll, Elvis mixed rhythm and blues, gospel, and country music to give the world a whole new sound. Lexile: 710

Amelia Earhart

Ms. Earhart was the first woman passenger to fly across the Atlantic, and she did it herself in a small single engine plane. Lexile: 570

Babe Ruth

He began his career as a pitcher, but then became one of the best hitters in the history of baseball. Lexile: 450

Franklin D. Roosevelt

President Roosevelt held the country together against the threat of economic disaster, and then against military dictators. Lexile: 540

Benjamin Franklin

Mr. Franklin was a man of many talents: printer, writer, inventor, scientists, statesman, diplomat, and humanitarian. Lexile: 740

Marie Curie

The first great woman scientist, she gave birth to a new branch of science and was the first to win two Nobel prizes. Lexile: 530

Davy Crockett

The American legend was a westward pioneer, bear hunter, army scout, and a hero of the Alamo. Lexile: 550

Jackie Robinson

Mr. Robinson bravely broke the color barrier in baseball by becoming the first African American to play in the major leagues. Lexile: 530

Alexander Graham Bell

When he invented the telephone, most people didn’t realize the impact that his achievement would have on improving communication. Lexile: 530

Charles Lindbergh

The father of modern aviation, he was the first man to fly non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean. Lexile: 630

Thomas Jefferson

He wrote down the one-page document, the Declaration of Independence, that told why the American people wanted their freedom. Lexile: 660

Barack Obama

President Obama has had quite a journey on his way to becoming the first African American President of the United States. Lexile: 780

Thomas Edison

One of the greatest inventors in history, Mr. Edison invented the light bulb, phonograph, and moving pictures. Lexile: 430

Steve Jobs

He brought the personal computer to everyday people, and helped change the world through his innovative products. Lexile: 630

Martin Luther King

Dr. King spoke of a world where people will be judged by their character and not the color of their skin. Lexile: 630

Abraham Lincoln

President Lincoln held the U.S. together through the crisis of the Civil War. He is a symbol for the rebirth of freedom and equality. Lexile: 500

George Washington

When Washington was born, there was no United States. Then he led an army that helped win our freedom. He also helped form the U.S. government, and became the first president. Lexile: 560

Albert Einstein

Einstein made many important discoveries, most notably the theory of relativity. He is one of the most important thinkers of the 20th century. Lexile: 480

Daniel Boone

His skill as a woodsman helped him survive and lead an exciting life in the new western territory. Lexile: 500