Help me give my students age-appropriate reading resources to study Influential people in history who fought against the odds to pursue what they loved.
I am excited to introduce a special project aimed at enhancing the learning experience of our vibrant 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-grade students. We are seeking your support to create a dedicated biography section in our class library, fostering a love for reading and a deeper understanding of historical figures and influential personalities. The specific items we are requesting, including age-appropriate biographies and engaging display materials, will make a significant difference in our students' learning by providing them with accessible and inspiring stories of individuals who have made a positive impact on the world.
Our primary goal for this project is to instill a sense of curiosity and a love for learning in our young students.
By having a dedicated biography section in the class library, we aim to expose them to diverse role models from various fields, promoting empathy, tolerance, and a broader perspective on life. These resources will not only support our curriculum but also encourage independent reading and research, helping students develop critical thinking skills and a passion for knowledge.
What makes our students truly special is their enthusiasm for learning and their diverse backgrounds. We have a wonderfully diverse group of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders who bring unique perspectives to our classroom. This project is designed to celebrate this diversity by including biographies that reflect a wide range of experiences, cultures, and achievements. Your support will empower our students to see themselves in the stories they read and inspire them to dream big. Together, we can create a library space that fosters a lifelong love of reading and learning for our exceptional students.
Young, Gifted and Black: Meet 52 Black Heroes from Past and Present (See Yourself in Their Stories)
• Amazon Business
$13.19
3
$39.57
Black Women in Science: A Black History Book for Kids (Biographies for Kids)
• Amazon Business
$19.59
1
$19.59
African American Inventors and Scientists Activity Book (African Americans History for Kids Activity Books)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Marie Curie: (Children’s Biography Book, Kids Ages 5 to 10, Woman Scientist, Science, Nobel Prize, Chemistry) (Inspired Inner Genius)
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Ada Lovelace: (Children's Biography Book, Kids Books, Age 5 10, Historical Women in History) (Inspired Inner Genius)
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Audrey Hepburn: (Children’s Biography Book, WW2 Stories for Kids, Old Hollywood Actress, Meaningful Gift for Boys & Girls)
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Teacher Created Materials - Primary Source Readers: Clara Barton - Angel of the Battlefield - Grade 1 - Guided Reading Level I
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race
• Amazon Business
$10.89
1
$10.89
The Book of Awesome Women: Boundary Breakers, Freedom Fighters, Sheroes and Female Firsts (Teenage Girl Gift Ages 13-17) (Awesome Books)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Biographies for Kids - All about Princess Diana: Learning about All Her Humanitarian Efforts - Children's Biographies of Famous People Books
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Asian American Women in Science: An Asian American History Book for Kids (Biographies for Kids)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Hidden Powers: Lise Meitner's Call to Science
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Bold Women in History: 15 Women's Rights Activists You Should Know (Biographies for Kids)
• Amazon Business
$7.34
1
$7.34
Grasping Mysteries: Girls Who Loved Math
• Amazon Business
$7.20
1
$7.20
Laura Ingalls Wilder (On My Own Biography)
• Amazon Business
$7.03
1
$7.03
Coco Chanel (Volume 1) (Little People, BIG DREAMS, 1)
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Malala Yousafzai: A Children's Book About Gender Equality, Civil Rights, and Justice
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Who Were the Wright Brothers? (Who Was?)
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
Garrett Morgan (Historically)
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
Simone Biles: America's Greatest Gymnast (Rookie Biographies)
• Amazon Business
$5.95
1
$5.95
Who Was John Lewis?
• Amazon Business
$5.59
1
$5.59
Black Achievements in Entertainment: Celebrating Hattie McDaniel, Chadwick Boseman, and More (Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ™ Books))
• Amazon Business
$5.29
1
$5.29
Who Is Kamala Harris? (Who HQ Now)
• Amazon Business
$4.99
1
$4.99
Who Was Louis Armstrong?
• AKJ Education
$4.37
1
$4.37
Materials cost
$242.68
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$17.35
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.64
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$293.67
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$51.82
Total project goal
$345.49
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$345.49
2 Donors
-$45.00
Donations toward project cost
-$38.25
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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