As a former elementary librarian, I am very familiar with biographies for young readers. It is often difficult to find biographies that are interesting and engaging. The "Childhood Of Famous Americans" is a fabulous series that takes a prominent individual in American history (Walt Disney, Henry Ford, Harry Houdini, etc.) and chronicles their early years. Please be warned, some of the conversations and details are fictionalized. However, all of the information is relevant to the details of the subject. These books can be used as primary resources for elementary book reports. They are intended for children ages 8-12. Also, Accelerated Reader has tests for these books. Their AR book level range is approximately 3.5 to 6.5. They are typically less than 200 pages and contain many illustrations. My son has read a variety of these books: Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Dr. Seuss and George Washington. Currently, he's reading Thomas Jefferson. His favorite was Theodore Roosevelt. You can look on Amazon to see the books available.
Happy Reading!
Susanne
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