Books by Wil Mara
Alexander Graham Bell (Rookie Biographies)
by Wil Mara
Meet Alexander Graham Bell!
Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. Imagine growing up without a telephone! You don't have to, thanks to Alexander Graham Bell's passion for communication and the extraordinary invention he brought to the world.
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Oprah Winfrey (Rookie Biographies)
by Wil Mara
Presents a simple biography of the popular television personality who rose from a childhood of poverty to become one of the most visible women in the nation.
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Ronald Reagan (Rookie Biographies)
by Wil Mara
Examines the life and career of Ronald Reagan, including his time as an actor and his terms as governor of California and president of the United States.
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Rosa Parks (Rookie Biographies)
by Wil Mara
A short biography of the famous civil rights figure and her work.
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National Geographic Readers: Trucks
by Wil Mara
Who can resist trucks? They’re loud. They’re complicated. They have wheels twice as tall as your dad. Trucks! has many cool images of the trucks we know and love. There are also curiosities like the $3 million mining truck that’s "like driving a house." This level 1 text is revved up with sound words and images to steer young readers on the road to reading success.
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DK Readers L3: The Story of Civil Rights (DK Readers Level 3)
by Wil Mara
Including Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and Martin Luther King Jr. and the March on Washington, read the stories of the amazing men and women who fought for equality during the US Civil Rights Movement.
Learn all about civil rights―what they are, and why they're important. This book covers the history of civil rights in the US, including slavery and the abolition of slavery, and segregation. It discusses the momentous Civil Rights Movement, from sit-ins and protests, to marches and inspirational speeches, to legislation for equality. There's also information about modern-day issues, and how children can use their voices to become activists in their own communities.
Perfect for 7–9 year olds starting to read alone, Level 3 titles include in-depth information presented through more complex sentence structure with increasing amount of text to expand the reader's general knowledge and confidence in reading. Additional information spreads are full of extra facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles, such as quotes, lists, and statistics.
Series Overview: Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With new jackets and brand-new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts and contains a glossary and index, making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3–11.
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DK Life Stories: Albert Einstein
by Wil Mara
In this kids' biography, follow the remarkable life story of Albert Einstein, whose legendary genius and creative imagination made him one of the world's most famous thinkers.
Albert Einstein is known as one of the most brilliant people in history. His many theories and discoveries changed the way scientists think and work, and the way in which we look at and understand things. In this kids' biography for ages 8-12, learn all about Einstein's family and education, his travels and troubles, and the special compass he was given as a young boy that first set him on the path to questioning the world around him.
DK Life Stories go beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, fun facts, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this series perfect for school reports and projects. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.
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DK Readers Level 3: I'm an Activist
by Wil Mara
Learn to read while finding out about amazing activists from history and the present day.
Learn about people who have changed the world--and who ARE changing the world--by campaigning for peace, equality, conservation, and more.
I am an Activist is a new Level 3 title in the engaging four-level DK Readers series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Developing a lifelong love of reading, DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they learn.
Packed with fun facts for kids, this innovative series of guided reading books balance amazing photography with non-fiction narratives tailored to specific reading levels. DK Readers are assessed on both Fountas & Pinnell and Lexile levels, and are ideal for learning to read while building general knowledge. I am an Activist covers a topic that will inspire and educate kids, encouraging reading for pleasure - linked with improved reading and writing abilities, as well as a wider vocabulary and greater self confidence.
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Leonardo Da Vinci: 5-Minute Genius Stories
by Wil Mara, Union Square Kids
Through ten colorful stories, get to know Leonardo da Vinci, the man behind the world's most famous smile!
Leonardo loves learning about the world around him and develops his own style of drawing called "knowing how to see." He creates thousands of drawings in his quest to understand the world. From far and wide, wealthy patrons ask Leonardo to paint their portraits or create inventions to make their cities safer. When the city of Venice is attacked by sea, who do they ask to help them in their time of need? Leonardo! When the Duke of Milan wants a mural in his new church, who does he ask to paint it? Leonardo!
Through his impressive artistic talent and scientific curiosity, Leonardo's contributions permanently change how people view the world.
Each book in this collectible series is an exciting combination of the perpetually popular 5 Minute stories format and nonfiction biographies for young readers genres. The series' unique approach, with each book containing ten exciting stand alone-stories in the life of a genius plus bonus informational content on the science, craft, and history behind each story, creates an engaging reading experience for young readers.
5-Minute Genius explores a broad range of noteworthy individuals with STEM appeal for readers ages 6-9, from polymaths like Leonardo da Vinci to artists like Frida Kahlo, environmentalists like Jane Goodall and athletes like Simone Biles to activists like the Suffragettes.
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