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¿Quién fue…?
Who Was . . . ?
This best-selling biography series is a
great resource for introducing students
to important historical figures and the
world in which they lived. Engaging de-
sign and format appeal to even middle
and high school reluctant readers.
Ann Abramson
¿Quién fue Ana Frank?
Who Was Anne Frank?
Illustrations by Nancy Harrison
Biography, History, Conflicts, Violence, and War,
Freedom, Making a Difference, Family, Feelings &
Emotions, Writing
3–5 GR:
Q
In her amazing diary, Anne Frank revealed the
challenges and dreams common for any young
girl. But Hitler brought her childhood to an end
and forced her and her family into hiding. Who
Was Anne Frank? looks closely at Anne’s life
before the secret annex, what life was like in
hiding, and the legacy of her diary. Black-and-
white illustrations including maps and diagrams
provide historical and visual reference in an
easy-to-read biography written in a way that is
appropriate and accessible for younger readers.
5.5” x 7.5” • 112pp. • Paperback
Spanish 9781603964296 $ 8.99
April Jones Prince
¿Quién fue Mark Twain?
Who Was Mark Twain?
Illustrations by John O’Brien
Biography, History (U.S.), Creativity, Adventure,
Humor, Making a Difference, Work, Traveling,
Writing
3–5 GR: P
A humorist, narrator, and social observer, Mark
Twain is unsurpassed in American literature.
Best known as the author of The Adventures
of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain, not unlike
his protagonist, Huck, had a restless spirit.
He found adventure prospecting for silver
in Nevada, navigating steamboats down the
Mississippi, and making people laugh around
the world. But Twain also had a serious streak
and decried racism and injustice. His fascinating
life is captured candidly in this enjoyable
biography.
5.5” x 7.5” • 112pp. • Paperback
Spanish 9781603964241 $ 8.99
Dennis Brindell Fradin
¿Quién fue Tomás Jefferson?
Who Was Thomas Jefferson?
Illustrations by John O’Brien
Biography, History (U.S.), Conflict, Violence and
War, Art, Education, Family, Leadership, Freedom,
Letters, Making a Difference
3–5 GR: Q
Did you know that John Adams had to coax
Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration
of Independence? It’s true. The shy Virginia
statesman refused at first, but then went on to
author one of our nation’s most important and
inspiring documents. The third U.S. president,
Jefferson was also an architect, inventor,
musician, farmer, and—what is certainly the
most troubling aspect of his life—a slave
owner. Finally, here’s a biography for kids that
unveils the many facets of this founding father’s
remarkable and complicated life.
5.5” x 7.5” • 112pp. • Paperback
Spanish 9781603964258 $ 8.99
Jess Brallier
¿Quién fue Albert Einstein?
Who Was Albert Einstein?
Illustrations by Robert Andrew Parker
Biography, History, Science, Education, Making a
Difference, Conflicts, Violence, and War, Family,
Freedom
3–5 GR: Q
Everyone has heard of Albert Einstein—but
what exactly did he do? How much do kids
really know about Albert Einstein besides the
funny hair and genius label? For instance, do
they know that he was expelled from school
as a kid? Finally, here’s the story of Albert
Einstein’s life, told in a fun, engaging way that
clearly explores the world he lived in and
changed.
5.5” x 7.5” • 112pp. • Paperback
Spanish 9781603964272 $ 8.99
Kate Boehm Jerome
¿Quién fue Amelia Earhart?
Who Was Amelia Earhart?
Illustrations by David Cain
Biography, History, Traveling, Technology, Making
a Difference, Courage, Achieving Goals
3–5 GR: P
Amelia Earhart was a woman of many “firsts.”
In 1932, she became the first woman to fly
solo across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1935, she
also became the first woman to fly across the
Pacific. From her early years to her mysterious
1937 disappearance while attempting a flight
around the world, readers will find Amelia
Earhart’s life a fascinating story.
5.5” x 7.5” • 112pp. • Paperback
Spanish 9781603964319 $ 8.99