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Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2005
Physical Desc
24 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Traces the childhood, education, and career of children's literature illustrator William Steig. Reviewed Introduces readers to artists who created some of the most memorable illustrations in children's literature. Covers the growth of each artist, from their childhood sketches to their many awards. Readers will discover that behind the remarkable career of each illustrator, there is a unique and inspiring life story.
7) Barack Obama
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
40 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
A brief biography of African-American president Barack Obama.
8) Bill Clinton
Author
Language
English
Description
"This biography introduces readers to Bill Clinton including his early political career and key events from Clinton's administration including the North American Free Trade Agreement, the 2000 Camp David Summit, and the Iraq Liberation Act. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information."--Publisher's website.
Author
Language
English
Description
"This biography introduces readers to George W. Bush including his early political career and key events from Bush's administration including the Iraq War, the No Child Left Behind Act, and Hurricane Katrina. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information."--Publisher's website.
10) James Madison
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
40 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
A short biography of the fourth president of the United States.
12) Michelle Obama
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
32 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
A brief biography of Michelle Obama covering her life from childhood to the White House.
13) Ronald Reagan
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"This biography introduces readers to Ronald Reagan including his early political career and key events from Reagan's administration including the Reagan Revolution and the Cold War. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website.
15) Brian Selznick
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
24 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
A biography of Tony Diterlizzi, illustrator of children's books, discussing his childhood in East Brunswick, New Jersey, his education, and his career, in which, his book The Invention of Hugo Cabret won the Caldecott Medal
16) Jeff Kinney
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
24 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
A brief, illustrated biography of author Jeff Kinney, describing what inspired him to write, how he comes up with story ideas, and which authors have influenced him, and including information on his childhood, education, and career.
17) Jerry Pinkney
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
24 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and work of the children's book illustrator, from his childhood in Philadelphia to his success as an illustrator, highlighting the books he has worked on and the awards he has received.
19) Mo Willems
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
24 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to Mo Willems, author and illustrator of the incredibly popular Knuffle Bunny books.
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