Fast-paced and easy-to-read, these softcover 32-page graphic biographies teach students about historical figures: those who lead us into new territory, pursued scientific discoveries; battled injustice and prejudice; and broke down creative and artistic barriers. These biographies offer a variety of rich primary and secondary source material to support teaching to standards. Using the graphics, students can activate prior knowledge\U+2014\bridge what they already know with what they have yet to learn. Graphically illustrated biographies also teach inference skills, character development, dialogue, tr.

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