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I am George Washington (Ordinary People Change the World)

I am George Washington (Ordinary People Change the World)

Author: Brad Meltzer Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir Illustrator: Christopher Eliopoulos

Children will want to read about our first president while discussing the presidential elections. This is the ninth book in the New York Times bestselling biography series that inspires while it informs and entertains. George Washington was never afraid to be the first to try something, from exploring the woods around his childhood home to founding a brand new nation, the United States of America. With his faith in the American people and tremendous bravery, he helped win the Revolutionary War and became the country’s first president. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A virtue this person embodies: George Washington's courage to set off a new course is highlighted here. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series! Read more

I am Jim Henson (Ordinary People Change the World)

I am Jim Henson (Ordinary People Change the World)

Author: Brad Meltzer Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir Illustrator: Christopher Eliopoulos

Jim Henson, the creator of the Muppets and Sesame Street , is the 11th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. Jim Henson, was always dreaming up something new, and always expressing his belief in the goodness of people. Henson was a born performer with a terrific sense of humor, and he used those talents to help create two of the most beloved programs in television history: The Muppet Show and Sesame Street . Through his Muppets, Jim showed the world that there’s nothing more beautiful than imagination, especially when it’s accompanied by laughter and kindness. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A character trait that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series! Read more

I am Lucille Ball (Ordinary People Change the World)

I am Lucille Ball (Ordinary People Change the World)

Author: Brad Meltzer Genre: History Illustrator: Christopher Eliopoulos

In this sixth entry in the New York Time Bestselling biography series, humor is the heroic trait, and modern icon Lucille Ball is celebrated. Lucille Ball could make any situation funny. By making people around the world laugh, she proved that humor can take on anything. She never changed how she behaved to seem "proper," even when other people pressured her to. By remaining true to who she was, she made her mark in comedy and television—even becoming the first female CEO of a major Hollywood studio! This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A virtue this person embodies: Lucille Ball's humor and how it carried her to success is highlighted here. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series! Read more

Ordinary People Change the World: I am Jim Henson

Ordinary People Change the World: I am Jim Henson

Author: Brad Meltzer Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir Illustrator: Christopher Eliopoulos

Key Features Description These accessible, illustrated comic-book-style biographies feature characters from history as children themselves, as they recount the major events in their lives. These accessible, illustrated comic-book-style biographies feature characters from history as children themselves, as they recount the major events in their lives. Standards RI.2.6. Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe. RI.2.6. Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe. Product Details Item #: NTS832022 ISBN13: 9781338320220 Format: Paperback Book Pages: 40 Grades: 2 - 3 Lexile® Measure: 630L Guided Reading Level: GR Level O DRA Level: 34 - 38 ACR Level: 3.4 Ordinary People Change the World: I am Jim Henson Paperback Book 4.46 Out Of Stock Out Of Stock Email me when back in stock Top {{#if inStock}} {{#if isSubscribe}} {{button.label}} {{else}} {{button.label}} {{/if}} {{/if}} {{#if isOutofStock}} {{oosMessage}} {{#if isTSO}} Email me when back in stock {{/if}} {{/if}} {{#if isLearnMore}} {{#if learnMoreUrl}} {{button.label}} {{/if}} {{#if learnMorePhone}} Contact Us{{learnMoreNumber}} {{/if}} {{/if}} x {{query}} in All ({{match.model.model}}) {{query}} in {{facet.myHashMap.value | facetValue}} ({{facet.myHashMap.count}}) What can we help you find? Search PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE TM ® & © 2021 Scholastic Inc. All Rights Reserved. if(_satellite) {_satellite.pageBottom();} commonUtil.enableMouseflow(); Key Features Item #: NTS832022 ISBN13: 9781338320220 Format: Paperback Book Pages: 40 Grades: 2 - 3 Lexile® Measure: 630L Guided Reading Level: GR Level O DRA Level: 34 - 38 ACR Level: 3.4 Read more