Scholastic first biographies

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Let's read about-- George W. Bush

2003
Examines the early life of George W. Bush, his career as a businessman and governor of Texas, the controversial election of 2000, and his first year in office as President of the United States.

Let's read about-- George Washington

2002
A simple biography of the first president of the United States.

Let's read about-- Martin Luther King, Jr.

2001
Simple text and illustrations offer a brief overview of the life, achievements, and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Let's read about-- Ruby Bridges

2003
Ruby Bridges was born during the time of segregation in the South. In 1960, she made history when she attended an all-white school. Follow her story and learn why we still celebrate her courage today.

Let's read about-- C?sar Ch?vez

2004
A profile of C?sar Ch?vez, the Mexican American union leader who fought to get migrant farm workers better wages.

Let's read about-- Pocahontas

2003
A biography of Pocahontas, the Powhatan Indian woman famous for rescuing John Smith, and who was herself kidnapped and taken to live at Jamestown, where she eventually married colonist John Rolfe.

Let's read about-- Christopher Columbus

2001
A simple biography of the Italian explorer who became the first European to discover the West Indies islands in three historic voyages sponsored by Spain's monarchy.

Let's read about-- Abraham Lincoln

2002
A brief biography of the sixteenth president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, who served led the country through the difficult times of the Civil War.
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