Books written by Barbara Kramer

African-American Biographies

-- 100+page biographies of inspirational African Americans. -- Explores both the personal and the professional lives of these exemplary men and women. -- Each book contains chapter notes, a chronology, a further reading list, and an index.
The Life of George Washington Carver: Inventor and Scientist

Henry A. Wallace, the son of one of Carver's professors, Henry C. Wallace, liked to join Carver on his excursions. They were odd companions, the six-foot African-American man walking alongside the six-year-old white boy.
Trailblazing American Women: First in Their Fields

There she met an actor named Mike Wallace . He was producing one of the plays featured at the theater that summer , but he already had another job lined up for the fall . He was set to begin anchoring a television newscast on WABD - TV ...
Frederick Douglass

Kids will learn about his life, achievements, and the challenges he faced along the way. The Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers.
Walt Disney

Fans of Disneyland, Disney World, and all things Disney are sure to enjoy learning all about the fascinating founder, Walt Disney.
Harriet Tubman

National Geographic Readers have been a hit in the competitive beginning reader category, and this book builds on that success with the same careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach to high-interest biographies of fascinating ...
Alexander Graham Bell

Developed by National Geographic in consultation with literacy education experts, a series of high-interest, exciting and easy-to-read books contain simple text, National Geographic photography and kid-friendly design, as well as loads of ...
Nelson Mandela

Presents a biography of the former South African president best known for his political activism and fight to end apartheid.
Cleopatra

"Level 3 fluent reader"--Page 4 of cover.
Thomas Edison

Written in an easy-to-comprehend style, a fact-filled introduction to the world-changing inventor combines timelines, quotations and unusual trivia with sumptuous photography while encouraging young enthusiasts to develop their own ideas.
Tom Hanks: Superstar

Discusses the life of Tom Hanks including his various talents as film actor, director, writer, and producer.
National Geographic Readers: Thomas Edison

Learn all about Thomas Edison, one of the most important figures in American history, in this colorful, inviting, and entertaining biography.
Thomas Edison

Level 2. Learn all about Thomas Edison, one of the most important figures in American history, in this colorful, inviting, and entertaining biography.
Harriet Tubman (L2) (National Geographic Readers)

National Geographic Kids Readers have been a hit in the competitive beginning reader category, and this book builds on that success with the same careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach to high-interest biographies of ...
Neil Armstrong: The First Man on the Moon

Explores the life and accomplishments of astronaut Neil Armstrong, from his childhood in Ohio through his years with NASA, including his famous moon landing and other space flights.
Neil Armstrong: Meet the Famous Astronaut

Presents the biography of astronaut Neil Armstrong, whose childhood dreams of flying came true in 1969 when he became the first man to walk on the moon.
Beyoncé: Singer, Songwriter, & Actress: Singer, Songwriter & Actress

This title examines the fascinating life of Beyoncé.
Madeleine Albright: First Woman Secretary of State

Describes the personal life and political career of Madeleine Albright, the first woman to become Secretary of State.
Sonia Sotomayor

Kids will learn about her rise to be the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice and the trials she faced along the way. The level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers.
Nampeyo and Her Pottery

The book also depicts changes brought about on the Hopi reservation by outsiders and the response of American society to Native American arts.