Bibliography
Adler, David A., Alexandra Wallner, and John Wallner. A Picture Book of George Washington (Picture Book Biography). New York: Holiday House, 1990.
One of David A. Adler's series of picture book bios. Perfect first read-aloud.
Adler, David A., and John Wallner. A Picture Book of Helen Keller (Picture Book Biography). New York: Holiday House, 1990.
One of the David A. Adler series of picture book biographies. Perfect for a first read-aloud or possible independent read.
Adler, David A. A Picture Book of Benjamin Franklin. Milwaukee: Trumpet Club, 1990.
Picture book full of information. Definitely readable by a transitional reader. It would also make a valuable read aloud. Solely a picture story book.
Adler, David A. A Picture Book of George Washington Carver (Picture Book Biography). New York: Holiday House, 2000.
Full of facts and information with a personal touch. Has flexibility as either a read aloud or a readable text for the transitional reader.
Adler, David A. B. Franklin, Printer. New York: Holiday House, 2001.
Detailed story of Ben Franklin, definitely aimed at intermediate and middle school readers, but an excellent resource for teachers.
Adler, David A. Picture Book of Abraham Lincoln (Picture Book Biography). Pueblo: Live Oak Media, 2004.
One of the David A. Adler series of picture book biographies. Perfect for a first read-aloud or independent read for some first graders.
Adler, David A. Honest Abe Lincoln: Easy-to-read Stories About Abraham Lincoln. New York: Holiday House, 2009.
Easy reader filled with anecdotes of Abe Lincoln's life. Good book for critical examination as some seems to lean toward "mythology."
Alter, Judy. Abraham Lincoln (Presidents). Berkeley Heights: Enslow Publishers, 2002.
One of the www.myreportlinks.com bios. A great teacher resource or intermediate grade independent read.
Berne, Emma Carlson, and Marie Hodge. Sterling Biographies: Helen Keller: Courage in Darkness. New York: Sterling, 2009.
Mainly a teacher resource, but has an excellent chronology and informational text features. Not student-friendly until middle school.
Bolden, Tonya. George Washington Carver. New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2008.
Great read-aloud. Published in association with the Field Museum in Chicago. Many photos of rare artifacts.
Bowdish, Lynea. George Washington Carver. New York: Children's Press (CT), 2004.
One of the Rookie Biography series for beginning readers. Excellent.
Carter, Andy, and Carol Saller. George Washington Carver. Minneapolis:Lerner, 2006.
Chronology with informational text features. Independent reading for 1st graders.
Collard, III, Sneed B. George Washington, Our First President. Tarrytown: Marshall Cavendish Children's Books, 2009.
Read aloud with vivid images and many non-fiction text features.
Cook, Martha F. Abe Lincoln's Hat. NYC: Random House Children's Books, 1994.
Anecdotal and fictionalized light biography reading for primary. Would be an excellent book to examine critically for facts.
Dash, Joan. The World At Her Fingertips: The Story Of Helen Keller. New York: Scholastic Paperbacks, 2001.
Could be useful as either a teacher resource or a chapter book read-aloud. Not an independent read for first grade.
Douglass, Frederick. "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass." Free eBooks by Project Gutenberg. http://www.gutenberg.org/files/23/23-h/23-h.htm (accessed July 12, 2010).
Feinstein, Stephen. George Washington. Boston: Enslow Pub Inc, 2002.
One of the www.myreportlinks.com bios. A great teacher resource or intermediate grade independent read.
Fish, Becky Durost, and Bruce Fish. Benjamin Franklin: American Statesman, Scientist, & Writer: Colonial Leaders. New York: Diane Pub Co, 1999.
Great chapter book with some features of informational text at the end such as glossary, chronology, timeline, suggested readings, and an index.
Fontes, Justine, and Ron Fontes. George Washington: Soldier, Hero, President [DK READERS]. New York: Dk Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), 2001.
Good for grade level readers. Informational resource for teachers and students.
Freedman, Russell. Lincoln: A Photo Biography. New York: Clarion Books, 1987.
Teacher resource for background information. Photo documentation. Newberry Award winner, but not student-friendly below middle school at the earliest.
Fritz, Jean. What's The Big Idea, Ben Franklin? New York: Putnam Juvenile, 1996.
Focuses on Franklin's inventions and innovations. Not a student friendly read for first grade, but much useful information.
George, Sullivan. IN THEIR OWN WORDS - Abraham Lincoln. NYC: Scholastic, 2000.
Another great teacher resource to enrich background information.
Giblin, James Cross. George Washington: A Picture Book Biography (George Washington). 1992. Reprint, New York: Scholastic Paperbacks, 1998.
Interesting story of Washington done in narrative only with painted illustrations. This would be a good first read-aloud.
Giblin, James Cross. The Amazing Life of Benjamin Franklin. 2000. Reprint, New York: Scholastic Paperbacks, 2006.
Excellent resource for teachers, too advanced for first grade readers, but should be made available for reference.
Girard, Linda Walvoord. Young Frederick Douglass: The Slave Who Learned to Read. Library Binding ed. Morton Grove: Albert Whitman & Company, 1994.
Incredible read-aloud that goes right to the core of what this unit is about.
Glass, Maya. Benjamin Franklin: Early American Genius. NYC: Rosen Publishing, 2004.
Harness, Cheryl. Abe Lincoln Goes to Washington, 1837-1865. Washington, D.C.: Natl Geographic Soc Childrens Books, 1996.
One of the beautifully written and illustrated National Geographic Society volumes. Packed full of text features and great information. As a Read-Aloud could be excerpted over a few days, too much to absorb in one sitting.
Harness, Cheryl. George Washington. Washington, DC: National Geographic Children's Books, 2006.
One of the beautifully written and illustrated National Geographic Society volumes. Packed full of text features and great information. As a Read-Aloud could be excerpted over a few days, too much to absorb in one sitting.
Harness, Cheryl. The Remarkable Benjamin Franklin. null. Reprint, Washington, DC: National Geographic Children's Books, 2008.
One of the beautifully written and illustrated National Geographic Society volumes. Packed full of text features and great information. As a Read-Aloud could be excerpted over a few days, too much to absorb in one sitting.
Harness, Cheryl. Young Abe Lincoln: The Frontier Days: 1809-1837. 1996. Reprint, Washington, DC: National Geographic Children's Books, 2008.
One of the beautifully written and illustrated National Geographic Society volumes. Packed full of text features and great information. As a Read-Aloud could be excerpted over a few days, too much to absorb in one sitting.
Jackson, Garnet. George Washington, Our First President (Scholastic Reader, Level 2). New York: Scholastic, 2003.
Kramer, Barbara. George Washington Carver: Scientist and Inventor (African-American Biographies). Berkeley Heights: Enslow Publishers, 2002.
Good juvenile biography making an excellent teacher resource. Too advanced for independent work in first grade.
Krensky, Stephen. Benjamin Franklin. New York: DK CHILDREN, 2007.
Contains illustrations, but is an advanced read. More for teachers than students.
Krensky, Stephen. A Man for All Seasons: The Life of George Washington Carver. New York: Amistad, 2008.
Thorough illustrated narrative, but would not engage first graders as a read aloud. Still a good book for exposure to biography.
Lee, Hermione. Virginia Woolf's Nose: Essays on Biography. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2007.
Lee, Hermione. Biography: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions). 1 ed. New York: Oxford University Press, USA, 2009.
Mayer, Cassie. Benjamin Franklin. London: Heinemann Educational Books, 2008.
Illustrations and clear, large font. Engaging text. Highly readable for beginners.
Mckissack, Fredrick, and Pat Mckissack. Frederick Douglass the Black Lion. Toronto: Childrens Press, 1987.
The McKissack's first biography of Frederick Douglass. Excellent teacher resource or upper grade independent read.
Mckissack, Fredrick, and Patricia Mckissack. Frederick Douglass: Leader Against Slavery. Library Binding ed. Berkeley Heights: Enslow Publishers, 1991.
Many historical documents and photos. Succinct chronology, excellent teaching tool or independent read.
Nettleton, Pamela Hill. Benjamin Franklin: Writer, Inventor, Statesman (Biographies). Minneapolis: Picture Window Books, 2003.
Contains vibrant, full page illustrations with a large font, short paragraphs, and information with kid-friendly vocabulary. Includes a link to a related website.
Osei-Kofi, Nana. "Pathologizing the Poor: A Framework for Understanding Ruby Payne's Work." Equity & Excellence in Education 38 (2005): 367-375.
Payne, Ruby K. A Framework for Understanding Poverty. New York: Aha Process, Inc., 2005.
Quackenbush, R. Benjamin Franklin and His Friends. Kansas: Pippin Press, 1991.
Mainly a "wit and wisdom" of Franklin type of book. More of a teacher resource than a student read, at least in first grade.
Rappaport, Doreen. Abe's Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln. New York: Hyperion Book Ch, 2008.
Amazing "must-have" for an examination of the life of Abraham Lincoln. Beautifully written and illustrated.
Rockwell, Anne F. Big George: How a Shy Boy Became President Washington. New York: Harcourt Children's Books, 2008.
Suitable for emergent readers, begins with 13 year-old George and portrays him in a very human way.
Schuman, Michael . Frederick Douglass: "Truth is of No Color". Berkeley Heights, NJ: Enslow Publishers, 2009.
Advanced level. Could be excerpted for background info and read aloud in part.
Thomas, Peggy. Farmer George Plants a Nation. Honesdale: Boyds Mills Pr, 2008.
Excellent book for the more advanced primary reader. Beautifully illustrated.
Tompkins, Gail E. Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach (5th Edition) (MyEducationLab Series). 5 ed. Alexandria, VA: Prentice Hall, 2009.
Venezia, Mike. George Washington: First President 1789-1797 (Getting To Know the U.S. Presidents). New York: Children's Press (CT), 1980.
Super book of loosely connected facts, but uses cartoon illustrations as well as classic portraiture. An engaging books for students of any age.
Venezia, Mike. Benjamin Franklin: Electrified the World With New Ideas (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors & Scientists).Canada: Children's Press, 2010.
Geared more toward the transitonal reader. Uses cartoons, prints, and photographic images. Contains informational text features.
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