Reading about Real People
Biographies
AND
Autobiographies
Anna J. Small Roseboro, NBCT
http://teachingenglishlanguagearts.com/
WINNEMUCCA:
Scout, Activist and Teacher
by Natalie M. Rosinsky
WINNEMUCCA:
Scout, Activist and Teacher
by Natalie M. Rosinsky
In 1800’s, Sarah Winnemucca was a
victim of Manifest Destiny.
WINNEMUCCA:
Scout, Activist and Teacher
by Natalie M. Rosinsky
A Native American
and
the state of Nevada’s
bronze statue of
her is on display in
Washington, D.C.
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HIROHITO :
Last Emperor of Japan
by Karen Severns
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HIROHITO : Last Emperor of Japan
by Karen Severns
Called The Sun - Emperor
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Advised to reign, not rule. Why?
HIROHITO : Last Emperor of Japan
by Karen Severns
Learn link of both to Hirohito.
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HUSSEIN: King of Jordan
by Gregory Matusky and John P. Hayes
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HUSSEIN: King of Jordan
by Gregory Matusky and John P. Hayes
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HUSSEIN: King of Jordan
by Gregory Matusky and John P. Hayes
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JUAREZ:
The Founder of Modern Mexico
By Ronald Syme
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Illustrated by Richard Cuffari
Born, a Zapotec, an
indigenous race of
Mexico
JUAREZ:
The Founder of Modern Mexico
Discover how
Juarez led
resistance
against
French
Emperor
who came
to rule Mexico
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JUAREZ:
The Founder of Modern Mexico
TEXAS
STATE FLAG
Why did
Juarez
have to flee
north
if he was
Mexico’s
President?
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JUAREZ:
The Founder of Modern Mexico
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Learn how
Juarez
regained his
Presidency,
united
and
modernized
Mexico
ANWAR SADAT
by Patricia Aufderheide
Second President
of Egypt
ANWAR SADAT
by Patricia Aufderheide
 Born into poor
family
 Got an education
 Rose in
government service
 Made military
mistakes
 Risked Egypt’s
reputation in Arab
World
ANWAR SADAT
by Patricia Aufderheide
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WORKED FOR PEACE
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Hope Solo: My Story
by Hope Solo
American soccer
goalkeeper
and a two-time
Olympic gold
medalist
Hope Solo: My Story
by Hope Solo
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Pelé – International Soccer Star
by James Buckley, Jr.
Born in Brazil
Known
around the world!
Pelé – International Soccer Star
by James Buckley, Jr.
Learn why Pelé is waving flags for USA and Brazil!
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Pelé – International Soccer Star
by James Buckley, Jr.
What are the connections?
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Charles and Emma
The Darwin’s Leap of Faith
by Deborah Heiligman
A intriguing
biography about
Charles Darwin,
the man
identified most
with the theory of
evolution, and his
wife, Emma, a
lifelong Christian.
Charles and Emma
The Darwin’s Leap of Faith
by Deborah Heiligman
Note the images
on the cover.
They symbolize
this love story
about science
and religion.
Charles and Emma
The Darwin’s Leap of Faith
by Deborah Heiligman
This AWARD
WINNING
biography is a
great book to
read with your
parents or a
trusted adult.
Ben Carson – Brain Surgeon
“As a kid,
his knife
was a weapon
– now
he uses it
to save lives.”
Written by Ben Carson with Cecil Murphey and Nathan Aaseng
Ben Carson – Brain Surgeon
In fifth grade,
they called
him “Dummy”,
now they call
him, “Doctor”.
Written by Ben Carson with Cecil Murphey and Nathan Aaseng
Ben Carson – Brain Surgeon
He risks his
reputation on
risky cases and
has unusual
success.
Read the
biography, then
view the movie,
Gifted Hands
Written by Ben Carson with Cecil Murphey and Nathan Aaseng