Level 3A Biographies

This collection of biographies introduce your level 3 readers to important figures in history. Students read about Helen Keller, Ruby Bridges, and William Kamkwamba and their inspiring stories in these beautifully illustrated books. The Level 3A Biographies collection by Shannen Yauger includes the following books.

Brave Little Ruby

When Ruby Bridges attends a new school in the 1960s, she is excited but confused. Why does she need an escort by US marshals? Why is she the only one in her classroom? How could her skin color make such a big difference in the way other people treat her? Follow along as Ruby learns to be “Brave Little Ruby,” a trailblazer who helped change hearts and our nation’s history.

Helen Keller—Into the Light

Close your eyes and pretend you cannot see or hear anything. You cannot tell your family what you want or need. You might cry and yell just like Helen Keller did! Now think about having a teacher come into your life who will never give up on you. That’s what Annie Sullivan did for Helen. Learn about the story of Helen Keller as she goes from a young child who is mad because she can’t see, hear, or talk to her loved ones to a smart and capable young woman who can speak, read Braille, and even write books!

William and the Wind—The Story of William Kamkwamba

William and his family were hungry when rain did not come and their crops died. How could he help them? One day, he had an idea: make a windmill to use the power of the wind! This true story shows that when you have a little hope and you work hard, big things can happen.

The Level 3A Biographies are paperback books with full-color illustrations that are perfect for students who have just completed the The Good and the Beautiful Level 2 Language Arts Course.