- Biographies are an area of high interest for young readers.
- Includes index and Words You Know section that highlights terms and concepts from the text and illustrates them with photographs.
- Photographs are directly related to the text to encourage independent reading.
- Glossary.
- Easy-to-use index.
Curriculum Standards: Grades K-4 Social Studies Standards
Time, Continuity, and Change: II
- Accounts of past events, people, places, and situations contribute to our understanding of the past.
People, Places, and Environments: III
- Describe how people in different areas reflect ideas, personality, culture, and wants and needs in their homes, schools, and communities.
Individual Development and Identity: IV
- Explore factors that contribute to one's identity such as interests, capabilities, and perceptions.