People of the Past

Biographies are a high-interest way to connect with important events in history. This beneficial series includes need-to-know historical figures such as George Washington, Sacagawea, and Abraham Lincoln. These famous individuals had extraordinary lives and changed the lives of countless others. Readers will learn biographical information, from childhoods to greatest triumphs, through accessible language and colorful photographs and images.

• Historical information supports standards-based elementary social studies curricula
• Informational text elements guide readers through navigating content
• Labeled images help readers identify relevant people and places