Book Series · 22 Books
In order from John Muir to Mae Jemison (Rookie Biographies).
The Rookie Biographies series is a set of 22 chapter books by Wil Mara, published between 2001 and 2015. Written for ages 3–7, most books run about 30 pages.
Discover how one man inspired a nation to protect its wilderness.
22 books · Published 2001–2015
Discover how one man inspired a nation to protect its wilderness.
A trailblazer breaks baseball's color barrier, facing immense challenges.
Discover the nurse who changed history.
Aviation pioneer vanishes mid-flight, leaving a legacy shrouded in mystery.
Discover how a farmer became America's first leader.
A brave escapee risks everything to free others from slavery.
Discover the man who revolutionized communication with a groundbreaking invention.
Discover the multifaceted life of a statesman, scientist, and inventor who shaped a nation.
Discover how history's icons achieved greatness and how you can too.
Discover how a dreamer became the first man on the moon.
Discover the pivotal moments of a leader who shaped history during crisis.
A quest for spices leads to an unexpected world discovery.
Explore the pivotal moments in a leader's journey.
Journey with the first African-American woman in space.
Discover the legacy of a founding father who shaped a nation.
Discover how one man's inventions lit up the world.
Discover the journey of the first Hispanic female astronaut.
From poverty to media mogul, discover a journey of transformation.
Discover the magic behind the creator of Mickey Mouse.
Discover the journey of the first African-American woman in space.
Discover how a young girl overcame deafness and blindness to inspire the world.
Discover how Pocahontas saved Jamestown settlers from starvation.
There are 22 books in the Rookie Biographies series. It began with John Muir in 2001, and the newest book, Mae Jemison (Rookie Biographies), was published in 2015.
The series is best for ages 3–7, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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