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IST 605: Researching Influential Persons

A guide to help 6th graders complete a research project about a historical or otherwise influential person of their choice.

A series of biographies that takes you through the 10 most important days of that individuals life. Titles available on Thomas Edison, Benjamin Franklin, Anne Frank, Martin Luther King Jr., and Abraham Lincoln.

Call number is 921, typically followed by the first 3 letters of that persons last name. For example: 921 FRA for Anne Frank.


 
These 28 biographies cover the struggles and successes of a variety of modern influential people.
Call number is 921, typically followed by the first 3 letters of that persons last name. For example: 921 OBA for Barak Obama.

Chapter books that tell the life story of an individual. With over 200 titles available, they cover people from a wide variety of times and fields.
Call number is 921, typically followed by the first 3 letters of that persons last name. For example: 921 TES for Nikola Tesla.

A collection of short biographies about individuals who were influential in the areas of politics and activism.


Describes the failures that several prominent individuals that paved the way for their successes. There is a sequel titled Even More Fantastic Failures available as well, under the same call number.


A collection of short biographies about individuals who were influential in the areas of science and art.