Oprah Winfrey: líder en los medios de comunicación y filantropía (Oprah Winfrey: Leader in Media
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
This book looks at the amazing life of Oprah Winfrey, from her youth to her big break in Chicago hosting the Oprah Winfrey Show. The title is complete with photographs from Oprah's youth through today, simple text, and a timeline.
Steve Jobs: pionero en computadoras y cofundador de Apple (Steve Jobs: Computer Pioneer & Co-Foun
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
This book looks at the life of Apple Co-Founder and personal computer pioneer, Steve Jobs. The book is complete with photographs from Jobs' early life, simple text, and a timeline.
George Lucas (George Lucas)
Cineasta y Creador de Star Wars (Filmmaker & Creator of Star Wars)
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
Readers will learn about the early years of George Lucas and how he got his start in film. The title will also cover when he created Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Each title is complete with simple text, a timeline, and great photographs of George Lucas from childhood to present times. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Written by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Líder de los Derechos Civiles (Civil Rights Leader)
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
This beginner biography takes a look into the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his leadership in the Civil Rights Movement. Complete with full-bleed relevant and historical photographs, timeline, glossary, and index.
Papa Francisco
Líder religioso (Pope Francis: Religious Leader)
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
This beginner biography takes a look into the life of Pope Francis and his role in the Catholic Church. Complete with full-bleed relevant and historical photographs, timeline, glossary, and index. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
Jane Goodall
Activista y experta en chimpancés
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
This beginner biography takes a look into the life and career of Jane Goodall and her groundbreaking discoveries of apes. Complete with full-bleed relevant and historical photographs, timeline, glossary, and index. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
Jim Henson: cineasta y titiritero de los "Muppets" (Jim Henson: Master Muppets Puppeteer & Filmma
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
This book looks at the life of Jim Henson, maker and creator of lovable Muppet characters like Kermit the Frog, Bert and Ernie, Big Bird, and Miss Piggy. The title is complete with historical black and white and color photographs, simple text, and a timeline.
Tiger Woods: multicampeón y grande del golf (Tiger Woods: Golf Great & Multi-Major Champion)
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
This book looks at the impressive life and professional golf career of Tiger Woods. The book is complete with photographs from Woods' early life, simple text, and a timeline.
Reina Elizabeth II (Queen Elizabeth II)
La Monarca Con el Reinado Más Largo de la Historia (The World's Longest-Reigning Monarch)
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
Readers will learn about the queen's early years, how her father surprisingly became king, and why she had to take the crown at the young age of 25. Each title is complete with simple text, a timeline, and great photographs of Armstrong from childhood to present times. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Written by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
Neil Armstrong
Astronauta y primer humano en caminar sobre la Luna
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
Readers will learn about Armstrong's early years, his time in the military, and how he joined NASA. They will also learn about his first mission into space and his second mission when he became the first man to walk on the moon! Each title is complete with simple text, a timeline, and great photographs of Armstrong from childhood to present times. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Written by native Spanish speakers-and immersion school educators.
Malala Yousafzai
Activista por la educación
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
This beginner biography takes a look into the life of Malala Yousafzai and her advocacy of girls' education. Complete with full-bleed relevant and historical photographs, timeline, glossary, and index.
Walt Disney
Animador y Fundador (Animator & Founder)
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
This beginner biography takes a look into the life of Walt Disney and his innovative contributions to film and animation. Complete with full-bleed relevant and historical photographs, timeline, glossary, and index.
Cesar Chávez
Activista por los derechos civiles latinoamericanos
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
This title introducing Cesar Chavez will make readers want to go out and make a change. The title starts off with Cesar's humble beginnings in Arizona with this poor family and takes you with him on his path to being one of the greatest advocates for Latino and farmworker rights. Complete with a timeline and wonderful historical photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Ella Fitzgerald
Cantante Estadounidense de Jazz (American Jazz Singer)
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
Ella Fitzgerald went from a poor girl living on the streets to the one of the greatest Jazz singers of her time and ours. This title will take readers through the grand life of Ella and show them that nothing can hold you back if you have a dream and determination. Complete with a timeline and wonderful historical photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Melania Trump: primera dama y patrocinadora de "Be Best" (Melania Trump: First Lady & Be Best Bac
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
This book looks at the life of First Lady Melania Trump, from her youth in Slovenia to her days in the White House. The book is complete with photographs, simple text, and a timeline. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers-and immersion school educators.
Rosa Parks
Activista por la igualdad / Activist for Equality
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
This title introducing the brave Rosa Parks will make readers think about what it was like living before and during the civil rights movement. Learn about Rosa's early life and that fateful and famous bus ride home from work that sparked a movement. Complete with a timeline and wonderful historical photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
Stan Lee: Escritor de cómics y creador de Spider-Man
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
Readers will learn about Stan Lee's early years, how he got into the comic business, and when he came up with his extremely popular characters like Spider-Man! Each title is complete with simple text, a timeline, and great photographs of Lee from childhood to present times. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Written by native Spanish speakers-and immersion school educators.
Selena: reconocida artista mexicano-americana (Selena: Celebrated Mexican-American Entertainer)
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
This book looks at the incredible life and untimely and tragic death of Selena. The book is complete with photographs from Selena's impressive career, simple text, and a timeline.
Michelle Obama (Michelle Obama)
Ex Primera Dama y Modelo a Seguir (Former First Lady & Role Model)
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
Readers will learn about the early years of Michelle Obama, her impressive careers, and her years in the White House as the First Lady of the United States. Each title is complete with simple text, a timeline, and great photographs of Obama from childhood to present times. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Written by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
Jackie Robinson
Leyenda del Béisbol (Baseball Legend)
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
This beginner biography takes a look into the life and career of Jackie Robinson and how he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Complete with full-bleed relevant and historical photographs, timeline, glossary, and index.
Harry Houdini (Harry Houdini)
Ilusionista y Mago Famoso (Illusionist & Stunt Performer)
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
The name Harry Houdini is a household one and synonymous with magic and the art of disappearing. Yet, few know the real story of this entertainer and illusionist. This title will teach readers more about Erik Weisz and how he came to be known as the great Houdini. Complete with a timeline and wonderful historical photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
Hillary Clinton
Destacada Política Norteamericana (Remarkable American Politician)
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
Readers will learn about the early years of Hillary Clinton and how she got her start in politics. They will also learn about her political career and her two attempts at the presidency. Each title is complete with simple text, a timeline, and great photographs of Clinton from childhood to present times. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Written by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
Eleanor Roosevelt (Eleanor Roosevelt)
Primera Dama Estadounidense y Defensora de la Igualdad de Derechos (First American Lady and Defender
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
Though Eleanor Roosevelt was born into wealth, she still took great responsibility for the poor and struggling. This title takes you through Eleanor's life and depicts how she forever changed the role of the First Lady. Complete with a timeline and wonderful historical photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
Amelia Earhart
Pionera en Aviación (Aviation Pioneer)
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
This title introducing the great Amelia Earhart will make readers soar. The book starts off with Amelia's beginnings and takes you with her on her path to becoming one of the most famous aviators and females of her time and ours. Complete with a timeline and wonderful historical photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers-and immersion school educators. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Kamala Harris
Primera mujer vicepresidenta de los Estados Unidos
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
This title introduces young readers to Kamala Harris, best known for being the first female, Black, and Indian vice president of the United States. Readers will enjoy learning about Harris's accomplishments in law and politics, as both a senator and the VP. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators. Detailed maps Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Timeline of key events
Amanda Gorman
Poeta y activista
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
This title introduces young readers to Amanda Gorman, best known as the first Youth Poet Laureate and for her inaugural poem, "The Hill We Climb." Readers will enjoy learning about Gorman's early years, education, bibliography, and many accomplishments. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators. Detailed maps Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Timeline of key events
Anthony Fauci
Inmunólogo, experto en COVID-19
Part of the Biografías: Personas que han hecho historia series
This title introduces young readers to Dr. Anthony Fauci, best known for his achievements in the sciences of contagious diseases and for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Readers will enjoy learning about Fauci's early years, education, and accomplishments. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators. Detailed maps Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Timeline of key events