Reviews by Category: Biography

Who Was Jules Verne? tells the fun and exciting story of one of the first people to write science fiction. He was born in France in 1828 and loved books and exploring when he was a kid. His dad wanted him to be a lawyer, but Jules wanted to be a writer. He followed his dream and wrote cool stories like Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and Around the World in 80 Days.

Who Was Jacqueline Kennedy? tells the story of the First Lady of the United States and wife of President John F. Kennedy. It starts with her childhood, where she liked reading, writing, and riding horses. As she got older, Jackie worked as a writer and later married John F. Kennedy. When he became president, Jackie became known for her style, kindness, and work to bring art and history into the White House.

Who Is Gloria Steinem? shares the inspiring story of a writer and activist who became a big leader in the fight for women’s rights. It begins with her childhood, when she moved a lot and learned to be strong on her own. As she got older, Gloria started writing about the problems women faced and spoke up for equal rights. The book tells how she helped create Ms. Magazine, marched for equal pay, and worked hard so women could have the same chances as men.

Who Was Pete Seeger? tells the story of a well-known folk singer who used music to speak out for fairness and peace. He was born in 1919 and grew up with music all around him. Pete learned that songs could bring people together. The book talks about his life from when he was a kid to when he became a famous singer who sang about equal rights, helping workers, and stopping war.

Who Was Andy Warhol? is about a well-known artist who made pop art. He was born in Pittsburgh and liked to draw when he was a kid. Even though he was often sick and very shy, he used his imagination and art to show how he felt. The book shows how Andy became famous by turning normal things, like soup cans and pictures of stars, into bright and fun art. It also talks about his life in New York, how different he was from others, and how he helped people see art in a new way.

Who Was Mother Teresa? tells the story of a kind woman known for helping poor, sick, and homeless people. She was born in Albania and became a nun. Later, she moved to India, where she saw many people who needed help and decided to take care of them. She started a group called the Missionaries of Charity to help people in many different places. Even when things were hard, she didn’t give up.

Who Is Shaun White? tells the story of a famous snowboarder and skateboarder known as "The Flying Tomato" because of his bright red hair. He got his first snowboarding sponsorship when he was just seven years old and later won gold medals at the Winter Olympics in 2006, 2010, and 2018. The book shares how Shaun worked hard, overcame challenges, and became one of the best athletes in extreme sports. It also talks about how he started his own brand of snowboarding gear.

Who Was Walt Whitman? tells the story of a man who began as a printer and became one of America’s most famous poets. He was born in New York and had many jobs, like being a teacher, a newspaper writer, and an editor. In 1855, he wrote a book of poems called Leaves of Grass. His poems were special because they talked about regular people, nature, and how everyone is connected. At first, some people didn’t like his poems, but later, his writing changed American poetry in a big way.

Who Was Coretta Scott King? tells the story of a strong and brave woman who worked hard to make the world a fairer place. She grew up in Alabama and did very well in school. She later went to college in Ohio and joined groups that wanted to bring fairness to all people. She married Martin Luther King Jr. and helped him lead the Civil Rights Movement. Even after he passed away, Coretta kept fighting for equal rights.

Who Was Milton Bradley? tells the story of the man who started making board games in America. Milton Bradley grew up in the 1800s and loved to learn and try new things. He had many jobs, but he became famous when he made a board game called The Checkered Game of Life. He started his own company and made even more games, along with fun tools for schools. Some of his games are still played today. This book is great for kids who like games and want to know who made them.