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Biography

Gateway Biographies
Discover the human side of key newsworthy and historical figures. Each
biography in this easy-reading series is peppered with quotes and childhood
stories, accounts of successes and failures, and descriptions of the inspirational
sources and experiences that influenced the person’s achievements. Detailed
timelines and indexes make these valuable reference resources.

LIST: $36.00/DISC: $28.80 • DEWEY: 921
Library Bound • 48 Pages • 7” x 9”
TITLE AUTHOR ISBN Reading Level: Grade 5 • Interest Level: Grades 4-8
Billie Eilish: The Rise of a Superstar ©21 Heather E. Schwartz 978-1-7284-0449-3 Colour Photographs, Further Reading, Index,
Source Notes, Timeline
The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Coronavirus Timeline ©21 Matt Doeden 978-1-7284-2770-6 Lerner Publishing Group • Spring 2021
Elon Musk: Tesla Founder and Titan of Tech ©22 Margaret J. Goldstein 978-1-7284-0446-2
Joe Biden: From Scranton to the White House ©21 Heather E. Schwartz 978-1-7284-2059-2
Kamala Harris: Madam Vice President ©21 Heather E. Schwartz 978-1-7284-2782-9
Lupita Nyong’o: Actor, Filmmaker, Activist ©22 Heather E. Schwartz 978-1-5415-9675-7
Sergey Brin: Groundbreaking Google Founder ©22 Matt Doeden 978-1-5415-9674-0

Growing Up Elizabeth May:
The Making of an Activist ©21
by Sylvia Olsen
Before most people had thought about pollution, Elizabeth May was an anti-
pollution activist. Before most people had heard about environmentalism, she
was an environmentalist. As a young girl, Elizabeth was worried about the
health of the planet. She believed it was her job to protect it. “I have to do
something” became the principle she lived by. Growing Up Elizabeth May: The
Making of an Activist tells the story of Elizabeth’s life and what motivated her 978-1-4598-2370-9 • LIST: $24.95/DISC: $19.96
to take action for the environment. Co-written by Elizabeth’s daughter Cate, DEWEY: 921
this book is full of quotes, art and poetry from young activists as well as tips Paperback • 136 Pages • 6” x 8 1/2”
for making change in your own community. Part biography and part blueprint Reading Level: Grades 4-7 • Guided Reading Level: Y
for activists in the making, this book shows how Elizabeth continues to inspire Colour Photographs, Black & White Photographs,
Table of Contents, First Hand Quotes, Side Bars,
young people today to stand up for the planet. Glossary, Resources, Acknowledgements, Index
“Regardless of their current interest in social causes, readers will be inspired by Orca Book Publishers • Fall 2021
the story of Elizabeth May, the youth who are currently taking action to support
causes important to them, and how easy it can be to make a real difference. Highly
Recommended.”—CM: Canadian Review of Materials

Headstrong Hallie!: The story of Hallie Morse
Daggett, the First Female “Fire Guard” ©21
by Aimee Bissonette
Hallie Morse Daggett wanted to devote her life to protecting her beloved
outdoors and decided she would work for the US Forest Service. But in the
1880s the Forest Service didn’t hire women, thinking they couldn’t handle the
physical challenges of the work or the isolation. But the Forest Service didn’t
know Hallie or how determined she could be. This picture-book biography
tells the story of Hallie Morse Daggett, the first woman “fire guard” hired 978-1-53411-061-8 • LIST: $22.95/DISC: $18.36
by the US Forest Service, whose hard work and dedication led the way for DEWEY: 634.9
other women to join the Forest Service. Hardcover • 40 Pages • 9” x 11”
Reading Level: Grades 2-3 • Interest Level: Grades 1-4
“An efficient introduction to another groundbreaking woman.”—Kirkus Reviews Colour Illustrations
Sleeping Bear Press • Spring 2021

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