Biography historical figures
I was pondering—as one does—what makes history come alive, and I noticed listeners often say, “This is the biography X deserves!” when they love a title. Sometimes biographies are about multiple people or a famous event, but a great biography manages through deep research and narrative arc to provide a fresh take on a familiar subject. Here, I’ve curated my favorite biographies that reveal a “household name” in a whole new way in audio; all of them feature rich historic detail and unpausable, stellar narration. Enjoy!
Jesus Christ
Zealot
A fascinating, provocative, and meticulously researched biography that challenges long-held assumptions about the man we know as Jesus of Nazareth....
To look at the historical Jesus within the context of Roman-occupied Palestine seems to fascinate everyone: Christians, atheists, and adherents to other religions. The author’s narration adds to the experience of Zealot.
Genghis Khan
It took an anthropologist—who spent years learning Mongolian, living on the steppes for a part of each year, and listening for the truth of Genghis Khan’s life—to flesh out a biography of a man whose life may actually have been bigger than his myth.
George Washington
You Never Forget Your First
With irresistible style and warm humor, You Never Forget Your First combines rigorous research and lively storytelling that will have listeners - including those who thought presidential biographies were just for dads - inhaling every word....
The father of our country, up close and personal. Alexis Coe delves into primary sources to assemble a picture of Washington that includes but is not limited to the truth about those wooden teeth, his complex and loving relationship with family members, the enslaved people he owned, and of course his political and military wisdom.
Ulysses S. Grant
Grant
Pulitzer Prize winner Ron Chernow returns with a sweeping and dramatic portrait of one of our most compelling generals and presidents, U
Inspire students to become community leaders with this bundle of research biographies on historical figures. Students will explore the history and stories of Martin Luther King, Jr., George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and more.
Each biography unit will allow students to learn how each of these historical figures made an impact on their country and community.
Each biography includes:
Cover Page (to create a packet of information for students to work through)
Biography Poster and Vocabulary Cards
Fact Collection Worksheets
Cut and Paste Timelines
Brainstorming Worksheets
Informational and Creative Writing Pages
Students will love the cut and paste activities to order the early life and civil rights timelines for each of these historical figures. This hands-on approach is highly effective and kids LOVE it!
These ready to “print and teach” activities will allow you to:
· Introduce new vocabulary with vocabulary cards
· Practice fine motor skills with cut and paste worksheets and interactive notebooks
· Compare information with graphic organizers
· Incorporate cross-curricular writing
❤️ SOCIAL STUDIES MADE EASY-
Because most of these activities can be done independently, you can put them in your writing station or have students complete them for morning work.
❤️ PERFECT FOR SUBSTITUTES-
This product includes answer keys that make this the perfect activity to leave for a substitute!
❤️ TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID….
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Elizabeth S. says, “Absolutely perfect for discussing important historical figures with 1st graders. Thank you!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Pauline P. says, “Very easy print and go. Good resource to review learning or for review. I used some in my sub lessons.”
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Biographies About
Key Historical Figures
Liberators, activists, rebels, prophets, explorers, and trailblazers—discover the stories
and legacies of remarkable men and women who made a difference in the world.Malcolm X: The Biography
Repetitive and relies heavily on other biographies