Success Stories is a collection of biographies of three famous people who immigrated to the United States: Albert Einstein, Gloria Estefan, and Dikembe Mutombo. The book explores the reasons they relocated and the contributions they have made in the areas of science, music, and sports.
Many students are familiar with the tragedies and terrors of World War II. Anne Frank tells the story of an incredible girl who wrote a diary about her experiences during this dark time in history. Students will be able to put a face to one of the victims of the Holocaust. They will also have the opportunity to identify the author's purpose as well as to summarize to better understand the text.
The work of Marie Curie revolutionized scientific understanding of the nature of atoms and opened up new frontiers in medicine. Marie Curie is a detailed account of this remarkable woman's legacy in the face of discrimination and struggle. The book can be used to teach students the elements of a biography.
The twentieth century gave rise to the world of professional sports, and it gave the United States several record-setting individuals who used their skills and dedication to change the world for the better. Paving the Way: American Sports Legends highlights five athletes of tremendous talent who left behind inspiring legacies. These athletes overcame obstacles such as racial discriminationand s…
n this fascinating biography of Salah al-Din, find out how one man united the Muslim people, retook Jerusalem from the Christians, and came to be known as one of the greatest and most compassionate leaders during the Crusades.