Walt Disney

By Saddleback Educational Publishing

Part of the Graphic Biography series

Discover the lives of trailblazers who changed history through graphic biographies.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into the vibrant world of graphic biographies, where historical figures come alive. Meet pioneers who ventured into unknown territories, scientists who unlocked mysteries, and heroes who fought against injustice. Each 32-page story is a visual journey, blending powerful graphics with compelling narratives. These biographies not only engage readers but also enhance skills like inference and character development. Perfect for struggling readers, these stories offer a unique way to connect with history and its remarkable figures. What challenges did they face, and how did they overcome them? Uncover the answers within these captivating pages.

From the publisher

Themes: Hi-Lo, graphic novels, illustrated, biography. Fast-paced and easy-to-read, these softcover 25-page graphic biographies teach students about historical figures: those who lead us into new territory; pursued scientific discoveries; battled injustice and prejudice; and broke down creative and artistic barriers. These biographies offer a variety of rich primary and secondary source material to support teaching to the standards. Using the graphics, students can activate prior knowledge–bridge what they already know with what they have yet to learn. Graphically illustrated biographies also teach inference skills, character development, dialogue, transitions, and drawing conclusions. Graphic biographies in the classroom provide an intervention with proven success for the struggling reader.

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