SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Bessie Coleman: Trailblazing Pilot

by Jodie SHEPHERD
9780531225455. ea vol: 32p. (Rookie Biographies). chron. glossary. maps. websites. Children's Pr. 2016. lib. ed. $23. pap. $5.95.
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Gr 1–3—These brief overviews are an effective introduction to biographies for newcomers. Information is basic and simplified; sentences are terse and comprehensible. Large fonts ease reading, while full-page photos break up text. The end of each title contains a poem about the subject that is largely unsuccessful. The series covers international figures, making this useful for classrooms looking to expand their horizons. The titles about the contemporary figures are current, but the time line in Malala incorrectly lists the year 2015 for her receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize, when she received it in 2014.
VERDICT Recommended where very easy biographies are needed and requested.
Reviewed by Staff , Apr 01, 2016

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