True Stories, Real People
Each narrative-nonfiction book in the True Stories, Real People series tells an amazing true story of a real person who has faced the unthinkable and survived. Through clear text, full-color photographs, primary-source quotes, and important details about the dramatic events that unfolded, young readers will be transported to the center of the excitement in these amazing stories of survival, hope, and heroism. Each book concludes with an inside look at how the event affected the person and the society around them.
Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn the incredible story of Abby Sunderland and her attempt to be the youngest person ever to sail solo around the world. Additional features to… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 710
- ATOS 4.5
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn the amazing story of Alia Muhammad Baker, a librarian who preserved Iraq's history by saving thousands of books from being destroyed during… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 780
- ATOS 5.0
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn the shocking story of Aron Ralston, a man who became trapped under a rock and had to cut off his own arm to survive. Additional features to… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 800
- ATOS 5.0
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn the remarkable story of Bethany Hamilton, a young woman who survived a shark attack and continued her dream to surf. Additional features to… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 720
- ATOS 4.8
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn the extraordinary story of Malala Yousafzai, a young woman from Pakistan who stood up to the Taliban and risked her life to advocate for… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 710
- ATOS 5.0
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn the miraculous story of the 33 Chilean miners who survived being trapped underground for 69 days. Additional features to aid comprehension… More →
- Reading Level Grade 4
- Lexile 760
- ATOS 4.9
- Copyright 2016
- Dimensions 6.5 x 9