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Sterling Biographies Books

In order from Thomas Jefferson to Chief Joseph.

The Sterling Biographies series is a set of 40 chapter books by Victoria Garrett Jones, published between 2007 and 2010. Written for ages 10–18, most books run about 120 pages.

Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Eleanor Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
George Washington
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Thomas Jefferson
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2007

Thomas Jefferson

Explore the life of a founding father who shaped a nation.

128 pages· 22,464 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Summary: Journey through the life of Thomas Jefferson, a visionary who penned the Declaration of Independence and served as the third U.S. President. From his humble beginnings in Virginia to his roles as a diplomat, scientist, and educator, Jefferson's story is one of innovation and resilience. Discover his personal triumphs and tragedies, including his marriage to Martha and the challenges they faced together. This biography unveils the complexities of a man whose ideas continue to influence America today. What drove Jefferson's relentless pursuit of knowledge and progress?
The complete set

Sterling Biographies Series

40 books · Published 2007–2010

YearTitleAuthorPages
2007Thomas JeffersonRita Thievon Mullin128
2007Abraham LincolnEllen Blue Phillips128
2007Eleanor RooseveltVictoria Garrett Jones124
2007Franklin Delano RooseveltSudipta Bardhan-Quallen124
2007George WashingtonLaurie Calkhoven128
2007John F. KennedyMarie Hodge124
2007Albert EinsteinTabatha Yeatts128
2007Benjamin FranklinMaria Mihalik Higgins124
2007Harry HoudiniRita T. Mullin124
2007The Wright BrothersMike Jackson, Tara Dixon-Engel124
2007Thomas EdisonMartin Woodside128
2008Harriet TubmanLaurie Calkhoven124
2008Lewis & ClarkJohn Burrows124
2008Matthew HensonKathleen Olmstead128
2008Frederick DouglassFrances E. Ruffin124
2008Marian AndersonVictoria Garrett Jones124
2008Martin Luther King, Jr.Alice Fleming128
2008Rosa ParksRuth Ashby128
2008Neil ArmstrongTara Dixon-Engel, Mike Jackson128
2008Christopher ColumbusEmma Carlson Berne124
2008Davy CrockettGeorge E. Stanley124
2008Jacques CousteauKathleen Olmstead124
2009Anne Frank: Hidden HopeRita Thievon Mullin124
2009CleopatraSusan Blackaby128
2009Joan of ArcTabatha Yeatts124
2009Amelia EarhartVictoria Garrett Jones128
2009Helen KellerEmma Carlson Berne128
2009Marie CurieJanice Borzendowski128
2010Lou GehrigJr. Buckley, James124
2010Babe RuthDavid Fischer124
2010Jackie RobinsonMichael Teitelbaum128
2010Jesse OwensJim Gigliotti124
2010Jim ThorpeEllen Labrecque124
2010Muhammad AliStephen Timblin124
2010Chief JosephLorraine Jean Hopping128
2010GeronimoGeorge Sullivan124
2010PocahontasVictoria Garrett Jones128
2010SacagaweaEmma Carlson Berne124
2010Sitting BullGeorge E. Stanley124
2010TecumsehDwight Jon Zimmerman124
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How many books are in the Sterling Biographies series?

There are 40 books in the Sterling Biographies series. It began with Thomas Jefferson in 2007, and the newest book, Tecumseh, was published in 2010.

What ages are the Sterling Biographies books best for?

The series is best for ages 10–18, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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