B. Franklin, printer, by David A. Adler
Holiday House, 2001
A biography of Benjamin Franklin which ephasizes his many talents as a
printer, writer, scientist, inventor, and statesman.
Reading Level: 6.7; Accelerated Reader: 7.1
Behind the Mask: The Life of Queen Elizabeth I, by Jane Resh Thomas.
Clarion Books, 1998
A biography of England's Queen Elizabeth I, providing insight into the
childhood events that shaped the woman she became, examining the conflicts
and triumphs of her forty-five year reign from 1558 to 1603, and discussing
aspects of her personal life. Reading Level: 8.3; Accelerated Reader:
9.4
Confucius : the golden rule, by Russell Freedman
Arthur A. Levine Books, 2002
An illustrated introduction to the life and teachings of Chinese philosopher
Confucius.
Reading Level: 4.3
Accelerated Reader: 7.6
Discovering Christopher Columbus: How History is Invented, by
Kathy Pelta.
Lerner Publications, 1991
A biogrpahy of Chrisopher Columbus with emphasis on how historians have
worked and are still working to find out the truth about his life and
discoveries.
Reading Level: 6.5; Accelerated Reader: 7.7
Farrar Straus Giroux, 2003
A rollicking rhyme portrays George Washington's lifelong struggle with bad teeth. A timeline taken from diary entries and other nonfiction sources follows.
Reading Level: 5.1; Accelerated Reader: 3.6
George Washington & the founding of a nation, by Albert Marrin.
Dutton Children's Books, 2001
Chronicles the life and achievements of America's first president, George
Washington, and discusses his feelings about several issues, including
slavery.
Accelerated Reader: 7.7
Good Queen Bess: The Story of Elizabeth I of England, by Diane
Stanley. HarperCollins, 2001
Follows the life of the strong-willed queen who ruled England in the time
of Shakespeare and the defeat of the Spanish Armada.
Reading Level: 5.5; Accelerated Reader: 6.6
Dutton Children's Books, 2003
Illustrations and text portray the life of Leonardo da Vinci, who gained fame as a artist through such works as the Mona Lisa, and as a scientist by studying various subjects including human anatomy and flight.
Reading Level: 5.0; Accelerated Reader: 8
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2003
Describes the need for sailors to be able to determine their position at sea and the efforts of John Harrison, an eighteenth century man who spent his life refining instruments to enable them to do this.
Reading Level: 5.7; Accelerated Reader: 6.4
Carolrhoda Books, 2003
A biography of the Shoshone girl, Sacagawea, from age eleven when she was kidnapped by the Hidatsa to the end of her journey with Lewis and Clark, plus speculation about her later life.
Reading Level: 5.3; Accelerated Reader: 5
Saladin, noble prince of Islam, by Diane Stanley
HarperCollins, 2002
A biography of the Moslem leader who opposed the crusaders under King
Richard the Lionheart.
Reading Level: 4.8; Accelerated Reader: 7.0
Sir Walter Ralegh and the Quest for El Dorado, by Mark Aronson
Clarion Books, 2000
Recounts the adventurous life of the English explorer and courtier who
spelled his name "Ralegh" and led many expeditions to the New
World. Accelerated Reader: 8.2
Sundiata: Lion King of Mali, by David Wisniewski
Clarion Books, 1992
The story of Sundiata, who overcame physical handicaps, social disgrace,
and strong opposition to rule Mali in the thirteenth century. Reading
Level: 5.9; Accelerated Reader: 5.2
Farrar Straus Giroux, 2003
Presents the life of the famous nineteenth-century naturalist using text from Darwin's writings and detailed drawings by Sis.
Reading Level: 5.6; Accelerated Reader: 6.3
