Captivate and inspire young middle-grade readers with books about twelve different influential and celebrated individuals, past and present.This set of 12 soft-cover biographies presents facts, interesting anecdotes, black-and-white illustrations, related sidebars, timelines and bibliographies to enrich young readers' understanding of each famous person's life and significant contributions to the world. Help Develop Non-Fiction Reading Skills: This series is targeted toward young readers who are developing their reading skills beyond easy-to-read toward richer content and language. Engaging and Easy-to-Understand: Written to appeal to young, developing readers, the books include special features and illustrations that promote interest and comprehension. Expand Children's Knowledge Base: Exposure to and understanding of these books about renowned politicians, innovators, reform leaders and patriots broadens children's knowledge in a variety of areas. Inspiring and Motivating: Stories of significant contributors to the world/mankind influence young minds positively and model constructive values such as bravery, persistence, fortitude and generosity. Always Relevant: Biographies of celebrated individuals, past or current, serve as timeless models of greatness. Use these books with your classes year after year.Enrich and motivate your students with these interesting books about figures who have made great contributions to the world and mankind. Grades: 3 – 8 Size: 5¼" x 7" 12 softcover books, 106 pages each