High Interest-Low Level/Reading Level 4 and higher / Content Area Reading/Graphic History and Biographies

Graphic Biographies Encourage and Reward the curiosity of struggling readers with content-rich illustrated nonfiction. Readers engage with the stories of inspirational figures in European and North American history, and build comprehension skills and core knowledge that bring more content-area materials within their reach. 32 pages each. Available individually, or as a complete 23-book set. Full-color drawings engage the reader Speech bubbles and nonfiction text on every page Strong characters and powerful role models Walt Disney He was a creator and pioneer in the making of animated cartoons. His movies, TV programs, and amusement parks were a symbol of family entertainment. Lexile: 760 The Beatles After Elvis, there were four musicians from England who created innovative and memorable songs that are still popular today. Lexile: 620 Houdini One of the greatest magicians of all time, his illusions are still an inspiration in the fields of magic and mystery. Lexile: 590 Elvis Presley Known as the King of Rock n Roll, Elvis mixed rhythm and blues, gospel, and country music to give the world a whole new sound. Lexile: 710 Amelia Earhart Ms. Earhart was the first woman passenger to fly across the Atlantic, and she did it herself in a small single engine plane. Lexile: 570 Babe Ruth He began his career as a pitcher, but then became one of the best hitters in the history of baseball. Lexile: 450 Franklin D. Roosevelt President Roosevelt held the country together against the threat of economic disaster, and then against military dictators. Lexile: 540 Benjamin Franklin Mr. Franklin was a man of many talents: printer, writer, inventor, scientists, statesman, diplomat, and humanitarian. Lexile: 740 Marie Curie The first great woman scientist, she gave birth to a new branch of science and was the first to win two Nobel prizes. Lexile: 530 Davy Crockett The American legend was a westward pioneer, bear hunter, army scout, and a hero of the Alamo. Lexile: 550 Jackie Robinson Mr. Robinson bravely broke the color barrier in baseball by becoming the first African American to play in the major leagues. Lexile: 530 Alexander Graham Bell When he invented the telephone, most people didnt realize the impact that his achievement would have on improving communication. Lexile: 530 Charles Lindbergh The father of modern aviation, he was the first man to fly non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean. Lexile: 630 Thomas Jefferson He wrote down the one-page document, the Declaration of Independence, that told why the American people wanted their freedom. Lexile: 660 Thomas Edison One of the greatest inventors in history, Mr. Edison invented the light bulb, phonograph, and moving pictures. Lexile: 430 Martin Luther King Dr. King spoke of a world where people will be judged by their character and not the color of their skin. Lexile: 630 Abraham Lincoln President Lincoln held the U.S. together through the crisis of the Civil War. He is a symbol for the rebirth of freedom and equality. Lexile: 500 George Washington When Washington was born, there was no United States. Then he led an army that helped win our freedom. He also helped form the U.S. government, and became the first president. Lexile: 560 Albert Einstein Einstein made many important discoveries, most notably the theory of relativity. He is one of the most important thinkers of the 20th century. Lexile: 480 Daniel Boone His skill as a woodsman helped him survive and lead an exciting life in the new western territory. Lexile: 500
	Reading Level Interest Level 4th/5th Grade Readability Grades 5-12+
	Subject/Genre: Biography Ratings: Lexile: 430-780 | Guided Reading: R-U Recommended Ages: 10-18+ Pages: 28 pp., 6 x 8-3/4, softcover Sample: Walt Disney