SIMILAR BOOKS BY CATEGORY LINK FROM YOUR SITE 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 — bridge what they already
know with what they have yet to learn. Graphically illustrated
biographies also teach inference skills, character development,
dialogue, transitions, and drawing conclusions. Graphic
biographies in the classroom provide an intervention with proven
success for the struggling reader.