Real-Life Reader Biographies present the lives of contemporary role models for young readers. These are the stories of real men and women, who, despite many obstacles, followed their dreams. Great for bilingual, ESL and all elementary readers.
About Each Book:
- Interest Level: Grades K-4
- Reading Level: Grades 3-4
- 7 1/4' X 9 1/4"
- 24 to 32 pages each
- Full-color laminated covers
- Smythe-sewn binding
- Black & White photos throughout
- Chronology
- Index
Selena
by Barbara Marvis
The story of her rise to fame and the tragic death of Texas-born Tejano singer, Selena Quintanilla Perez
Library Bound: 1-883845-47-5 | $15.95
Tommy Nunez
by Sue Boulais
The only Latino to officiate any of the major sports. NBA referee Tommy Nunez works with disadvantaged youth, motivating them to stay in school.
Library Bound: 1-883845-52-1 | $15.95
Rafael Palmeiro
by Barbara Marvis
The inspiring story of the Cuban refugee living every little boy's dream as a Hall of Fame-bound first-baseman for the notorious Baltimore Orioles.
Library Bound: 1-883845-49-1 | $15.95
Robert Rodriguez
by Barbara Marvis
The story of the young filmmaker who sold his body to research science to finance films he thought would never be seen in America. Director of El Mariachi, Desperado, and From Dusk Till Dawn.
Library Bound: 1-883845-48-3 |$15.95
Trent Dimas
by Valerie Menard
The story of a young gymnast who saw his dreams come true when he took a gold medal in the 1992 Olympics.
Library Bound: 1-883845-50-5 | $15.95
Mariah Carey
by Melanie Cole
The story of the little girl who only wanted to be a rock star. She earned stardom right out of high school, married the record mogul who discovered her, and never looked back.
Library Bound: 1-883845-51-3 | $15.95
Real Life Reader Set 1: 1-883845-53-X | $95.70
Oscar de la Hoya: 1-883845-58-0 | $15.95
Champion boxer from Los Angeles, California
Jimmy Smits: 1-883845-59-9 | $15.95
Actor, New York City
Cristina Saralegui: 1-883845-60-2 | $15.95
Spanish-language talk show host from Miami, Florida
Andres Galarraga: 1-883845-61-0 | $15.95
Professional baseball player (Atlanta Braves)
Gloria Estefan: 1-883845-62-9 | $15.95
Recording artist, songwriter, producer
Mary Joe Fernandez: 1-883845-63-7 | $15.95
Professional tennis player, Miami, Florida
Six-Volume Set II: 1-883845-64-5 | $95.70
Sets 1 & 2: 1-883845-66-1 | $191.40
