Childhood of Famous Americans Ready-to-Read Value Pack

Childhood of Famous Americans Ready-to-Read Value Pack
Author: Various
Publisher: Simon Spotlight
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-04-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781442494404

Emerging readers will love this Ready-to-Read value pack of six Ready-to-Read books for the price of four! For an added bonus, take a peek inside for tips to help your child become a reading star! Perfect for emerging readers, the Childhood of Famous Americans and Stories of Famous Americans series illustrates the incredible true stories of great Americans such as Abraham Lincoln, Albert Einstein, and Benjamin Franklin. Plus, check the inside of the packaging for a bonus set of tips to help your reading star soar to new heights. Included in this Ready-to-Read value pack are: Abe Lincoln and the Muddy Pig Albert Einstein John Adams Speaks for Freedom George Washington’s First Victory Ben Franklin and His First Kite Thomas Jefferson and the Ghost Riders

A Lesson for Martin Luther King Jr.

A Lesson for Martin Luther King Jr.
Author: Denise Lewis Patrick
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2013-03-26
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1442426225

Learn all about the childhood of America's most famous civil rights activist in this nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read! Young Martin Luther King Jr. is having some problems with his best friend, Bobby. First, they are going to different schools this year. Next, Bobby's dad is not letting his son play with Martin. When Martin learns why, he is confused and hurt--but he learns a lesson that he will never forget.

Betsy Ross and the Silver Thimble

Betsy Ross and the Silver Thimble
Author: Stephanie Greene
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2002-06
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0689849540

Level 2 Ready-To-Read Reading Independently More complex stories Varied sentence structure Paragraphs and short chapters Betsy Ross wants to prove to her brother that she can do whatever he can -- but she ends up proving something to herself instead.

Babe Ruth and the Ice Cream Mess

Babe Ruth and the Ice Cream Mess
Author: Dan Gutman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2004-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 068985529X

Seven-year-old George "Babe" Ruth (who would grow up to become a baseball legend) steals a dollar from his father's saloon to treat his friends to ice cream. Includes timeline.

Annie Oakley Saves the Day

Annie Oakley Saves the Day
Author: Anna DiVito
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2004-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0689865201

One wintry day, while her father is away from home working at the mill, young Annie Oakley spends the afternoon showing her brother how to build a trap. Little does she know just how important this lesson will soon be. Full color.

Childhood of Famous Americans Ready-to-Read Value Pack #2

Childhood of Famous Americans Ready-to-Read Value Pack #2
Author: Various
Publisher: Simon Spotlight
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-02-24
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781481448284

Get to know influential American women, from Abigail Adams to Amelia Earhart, with this value pack of six inspirational Ready-to-Read books for the price of four. Includes bonus tips to help your child become a reading star! Perfect for emerging readers, the Childhood of Famous Americans and Stories of Famous Americans series illustrates the incredible true stories of great Americans. Plus, check the inside of the packaging for a bonus set of tips to help your reading star soar to new heights. Included in this Ready-to-Read value pack are: Abigail Adams Amelia Earhart Clara Barton Annie Oakley Saves the Day Helen Keller and the Big Storm Betsy Ross and the Silver Thimble

Thomas Jefferson and the Ghostriders

Thomas Jefferson and the Ghostriders
Author: Howard Goldsmith
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2008-01-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1416927492

Young Tom Jefferson learns an important lesson from the Native Americans.

Paul Revere

Paul Revere
Author: Augusta Stevenson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 196
Release: 1986-10-31
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0020420900

Using simple language that beginning readers can understand, this lively, inspiring, and believable biography looks at the childhood of patriot Paul Revere.

Jackie Robinson and the Big Game

Jackie Robinson and the Big Game
Author: Dan Gutman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2006
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0689862393

An award-winning author tells the story of how young Jackie Robinson struggles with being in his older brother's shadow--until he picks up a baseball bat. Full color.

John Adams Speaks for Freedom

John Adams Speaks for Freedom
Author: Deborah Hopkinson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 068986907X

This reader chronicles the life of John Adams, the second president of the newly formed United States. Full color.