This is a book by Tristan Boyer Binns about the great Alfred Nobel. Nobel was a great scientist and chemist.This book talks about Nobel’s childhood, his journey, his experiments, his rocky road to success, all the way to his death. It is full of vivid facts that make it an interesting read. I learned thatContinue reading “GREAT LIFE STORIES-Alfred Nobel Inventive Thinker”
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National Geographic Kids-George Washington
This book by Caroline Crosson Gilpin is for level 2 readers. It is a biography. This is a short book, only 30 pages with a lot of drawings that are colorful.The book talks about parts of the lifetime of George Washington and what he did. On the “home again” chapter the book has a timelineContinue reading “National Geographic Kids-George Washington”
WHO WAS Gandhi?
This book by Dana Meachen Rau is a biography of Mahatma Gandhi, who I think is one of the world’s most important people. Gandhi was a freedom fighter who fought for Indian independence against the British. He fought with violence, boycott, strikes, non-cooperation and satyagraha. Gandhi was against violence in any form and tried toContinue reading “WHO WAS Gandhi?”
WHO WAS Princess Diana
This book by Ellen Labrecque is a biography of Princess Diana. Princess Diana was a noble woman who was kind and friendly. She married Prince Charles. This is a 106 page biography. It talks about when Diana was in school, when she was dreaming of love, her marriage with Prince Charles, her family and kids,Continue reading “WHO WAS Princess Diana”
WHO WAS Genghis Khan?
This 105 page book is a biography. Have you even wondered what life would be in a Mongol tribe? Or what it might be under the great ruler Genghis Khan? Then this book is just for you! This book will tell you everything you need to know about the life of Genghis Khan from howContinue reading “WHO WAS Genghis Khan?”
WHO WAS Winston Churchill?
Winston Churchill was a soldier, a politician, a painter and a writer. He helped in WWI and WWII. He was the Prime Minister of Great Britain. He gave courage to the men of his country during the dark days of the two wars. This book is a 103 page biography of Winston Churchill. It hasContinue reading “WHO WAS Winston Churchill?”
WHO WAS-Bob Marley?
Bob Marley, the king of Reggae from Jamaica, was a world famous rock star. He was awarded the Jamaican Order of Merit. This book tells about this iconic rockstar’s life, struggles and achievements. Recommendation: I recommend this book it tells me about a famous person who loved peace and influenced the world with his music.Continue reading “WHO WAS-Bob Marley?”
WHO WAS Napoleon?
Napoleon Bonaparte was considered one of the greatest Generals of his time. He used many strategies that were not common. He extended the French empire to Egypt and beyond. This is a 107 page biography of Napoleon and his great conquests. This book has a timeline of his life and events during that time. Recommendation:Continue reading “WHO WAS Napoleon?”
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