Essential Lives

Series · 21

books · 2007-2013

By Susan Hamen, Sue Vander Hook, Thomas F. Schwartz, and more

Books in series

Sam Walton

Founder of the Walmart Empire

2013

This biography examines the remarkable life of Sam Walton using easy-to-read, compelling text. Through striking black-and-white images and rich color photographs, readers will learn about Walton's family background, childhood, education, and entrepreneurial work as the founder of Walmart and Sam's Club. Informative sidebars enhance and support the text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts page, glossary, bibliography, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Ronald Reagan

40th Us President

2013

This biography examines the remarkable life of Ronald Reagan using easy-to-read, compelling text. Through striking black-and-white images and rich color photographs and informative sidebars, readers will learn about Reagan s family background, childhood, education, work experience as a radio personality and an actor, and leadership as the governor of California and the fortieth US president. Informative sidebars enhance and support the text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts page, glossary, bibliography, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Abraham Lincoln

2007

Discusses the life of the man who helped shape world history.

#12

Harriet Tubman

2007

Discusses the life of the African American woman who spent her childhood in slavery and later worked to help other slaves escape.

#14

Leonardo da Vinci

2011

Discusses the life of the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci.

#17

Eleanor Roosevelt

First Lady & Human Rights Advocate

2008

Discusses the life and achievements of Eleanor Roosevelt, discussing her childhood, education, family, and influence.

#19

George Washington Carver

Agricultural Innovator

2008

Discusses the life and achievements of George Washington Carver, discussing his childhood, education, family, and influence.

#21

Nelson Mandela

A Leader for Freedom

2008

Discusses the life and achievements of Nelson Mandela, discussing his childhood, education, family, and influence.

#23

William Shakespeare

Playwright & Poet

2008

\- Primary Research and Sources \- Historic Documents \- Essential Facts \- Maps \- Timeline

#38

Stan Lee

Comic Book Superhero

2009

Examines the life and career of the creator of such famous comic-book characters as Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, and the Fantastic Four.

#49

Adolf Hitler

German Dictator

2011

This title examines the remarkable life of Adolf Hitler. Readers will learn about Hitler’s family background, childhood, education, and rise to power as the leader of Germany during World War II. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Lives is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

#50

Che Guevara

Political Activist & Revolutionary

2011

This title examines the remarkable life of Che Guevara. Readers will learn about Guevara’s family background, childhood, education, and groundbreaking work as a revolutionary fighting against poverty. Color photos, a detailed map, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Lives is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

#51

Dorothy Dandridge

Singer & Actress

2011

This title examines the remarkable life of Dorothy Dandridge. Readers will learn about Dandridge’s family background, childhood, education, and groundbreaking work as an actress who broke down racial barriers. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Lives is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

#52

John D. Rockefeller

Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

2011

This title examines the remarkable life of John D. Rockefeller. Readers will learn about Rockefeller’s family background, childhood, education, groundbreaking work in the American oil industry, and legacy of philanthropy. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Lives is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

#53

Louis Pasteur

Groundbreaking Chemist & Biologist

2011

This title examines the remarkable life of Louis Pasteur. Readers will learn about Pasteur’s family background, childhood, education, and groundbreaking work as a scientist who developed pasteurization and several important vaccines. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Lives is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

#54

Mother Teresa

Humanitarian & Advocate for the Poor

2011

This title examines the remarkable life of Mother Teresa. Readers will learn about Mother Teresa’s family background, childhood, education, and dedicated charitable work for the poor, which led to her winning of a Nobel Peace Prize. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Lives is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

#55

Oprah Winfrey

Media Mogul

2011

Examines the life and career of Oprah Winfrey, covering her rise to becoming a talk-show host, actress, and philanthropist.

#56

Rupert Murdoch

News Corporation Magnate

2011

This title examines an important historic event - the Chernobyl disaster. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the background of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, events leading up to the disaster, responses to the accident, key people involved, and the short-term and long-term effects of the incident on society and the environment. Features include a table of contents, a timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Events is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

#58

Gloria Steinem

Women's Liberation Leader

2011

This title examines the remarkable life of Gloria Steinem. Readers will learn about Steinem's family background, childhood, education, and influential work as a political activist, feminist, and writer. Color and black & white photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Lives is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

#62

Lucille Ball

Actress & Comedienne

2011

This title examines the remarkable life of Lucille Ball. Readers will learn about Ball's family background, childhood, education, and work as the beloved comic actress on the groundbreaking television show I Love Lucy. Color and black & white photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Lives is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

#64

Sigmund Freud

2011

This title examines the remarkable life of Sigmund Freud. Readers will learn about Dr. Freud's family background, childhood, education, and groundbreaking work as the pioneer of psychoanalysis treatment for mental health patients. Color and black & white photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Lives is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Authors

MARTIN (MARTY) GITLIN is a freelance book writer and journalist based in Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to Diana, Princess of Wales (Greenwood 2008), he has written several history books for students, including works on the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case, Battle of The Little Bighorn, and Stock Market Crash of 1929. He has also written biographies of NASCAR drivers Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon. Gitlin worked for two decades as a sportswriter, during which time he won more than 45 awards, including first place for general excellence from Associated Press. That organization also selected him as one of the top four feature writers in Ohio.

Emma Carlson Berne is the author of the YA thrillers STILL WATERS and NEVER LET YOU GO (coming Fall 2012 from Simon & Schuster). She has also written the thrillers FIGMENT and CHOKER under the pen name Elizabeth Woods. She lives and writes in Cincinnati. Learn more about Emma and contact her directly at her website, www.emmacarlsonberne.com. Or check out Emma Carlson Berne Books on http://www.facebook.com/EmmaCarlsonBe... or follow her on Twitter.

Valerie Bodden writes children's nonfiction as well as Christian romance (under the name Valerie M. Bodden—visit the Goodreads page for her Christian romance at https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...). She is the author of more than 300 children's books. Her books have received critical acclaim from Booklist, Children's Literature, ForeWord Magazine, Horn Book Guide, VOYA, and School Library Journal. Valerie lives in Wisconsin with her husband, four children, one dog, two cats, a growing collection of fish, and miscellaneous bugs that her children have "rescued" from the outdoors. She spends most of her time writing or wrangling children and animals Find her online at www.valeriembodden.com (Christian fiction), www.valeriebodden.com (children’s nonfiction), or www.vbeditorial.com (editing services).