- Biographies are an area of high interest for young readers.- Includes index and "Words You Know" section that highlights terms and concepts from the text and illustrates them with photographs.- Photographs are directly related to the text to encourage independent reading.Grades K-4 National Social Studies Standards- Time, Continuity, and Change: II- Accounts of past events, people, places, and situations contribute to our understanding of the past- People, Places, and Environments: III- Describe how people in different areas reflect ideas, personality, culture, and wants and needs in their homes, schools, etc.- Individual Development and Identity: IV- Explore factors that contribute to one's identity such as interests, capabilities, and perceptions Grades K-4 National Science Standards- History and Nature of Science: VII- Men and women have made a variety of contributions throughout the history of science and technology