when i grow up series
When I Grow Up: Abraham Lincoln
Meet one of America’s favorite presidents!
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He led the country through the Civil War, helped end slavery, and wore a stovepipe hat. But there’s a lot more to learn about Honest Abe in this easy reader biography featuring aspirational first-person text and a mix of photography and illustrations.
When I Grow Up: Benjamin Franklin
Meet one of America’s Founding Fathers!
Benjamin Franklin is one of America’s most beloved Founding Fathers. He was a man of many talents, most well-known for discovering electricity. But Ben Franklin was also an author, an editor, a printer, and a diplomat. And he invented several things that we still use today! Ben’s story comes to life in this easy reader biography featuring aspirational first-person text and a mix of photography and illustrations.
When I Grow Up: Sally Ride
Meet the first American woman to travel to space!
Sally Ride was the first American female astronaut to go to space. She worked on a space shuttle for two different missions. But Sally Ride did more than just travel to space. She also was a teacher, an author, and a professor. Learn more about her amazing life in this easy reader biography featuring aspirational first-person text and a mix of photography and illustrations.
When I Grow Up: Sonia Sotomayor
Meet the first Hispanic woman justice to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court!
Sonia Sotomayor is one of the most inspirational Americans of modern history. Her incredible story of determination and fearlessness comes to life in this easy reader biography featuring aspirational first-person text and a mix of photography and illustrations.