Jennifer Strand
1) Jane Goodall
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A famous scientist who studied chimpanzees, Jane Goodall showed that these smart primates use tools. Her groundbreaking research inspires people to protect nature.--
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An astronaut who became the first man to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong was a pioneering space explorer. Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the athlete's life. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
5) Anne Frank
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By writing a diary about her life in hiding in Nazi Germany, Anne Frank made history when she was just a teenager. Her honest writing impacted thousands of people. Zoom in on her life through historic photos and easy-to-read text, complete with quick stats, key dates, and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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The creator of the wildly successful Peanuts comic strip, Charles Schulz is an amazing author. Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the athlete's life. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
9) Sacagawea
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Historic images and easy-to-read text take readers into the life of Sacagawea, a brave explorer. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
10) Mercer Mayer
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An amazing biography over Mercer Mayer.
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This title focuses on Lady Bird Johnson and gives information related to her early life, time as a leader, first lady, and her legacy. It also highlights quick stats, key dates and glossary terms. The title is complete with beautiful and colorful photographs, and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Launch! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
12) Jerry Yang
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Engaging photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the story of Steve Jobs, who helped found Apple Computer Inc. Five exciting chapters highlight how Jobs and Apple revolutionized computers and personal devices. Plus, quick stats, key dates, and bolded glossary terms make it easy to zoom in even deeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
13) Chien-Shiung Wu
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Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the story of Marie Curie, whose groundbreaking research made it possible for doctors to use X–rays. Five exciting chapters highlight how her discoveries changed the world. Plus, quick stats, key dates, and bolded glossary terms make it easy to zoom in even deeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
14) Abigail Adams
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This title focuses on Abigail Adams and gives information related to her early life, time as a leader, first lady, and her legacy. It also highlights quick stats, key dates and glossary terms. The title is complete with beautiful and colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added activities. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Launch! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
15) Cesar Chavez
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A union leader who led peaceful protests, Cesar Chavez fought to protect the rights of migrant farm workers. Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into his story. Quick stats, key dates, and bolded glossary terms make it easy to zoom in even deeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
16) Michelle Obama
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Learn all about US First Lady Michelle Obama and how she supported healthy living. Engaging photos and easy-to read text take readers into her story. Plus, quick stats, key dates, and bolded glossary terms make it easy to zoom in even deeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
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Inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell made communication around the world much easier. Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the athlete's life. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
18) Pam Munoz Ryan
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The writer of award-winning books about daring heroines, Pam Muñoz Ryan is an amazing author. Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the author's life. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
19) Jacques Cousteau
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An oceanographer, conservationist, and inventor, Jacques Cousteau was a pioneering sea explorer. Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the athlete's life. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Learn all about US First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and how she spoke out for civil rights. Engaging photos and easy-to read text take readers into her story. Plus, quick stats, key dates, and bolded glossary terms make it easy to zoom in even deeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
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