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Rookie Biographies

2 books · Ages 5–8

Rookie Biographies is a 2-book series for ages 5–8 by Hugh Roome. Each book stands alone — start anywhere.

Where to Start

Start anywhere — each book stands alone.

That said, Martin Luther King Jr. and Simone Biles are great first picks.

All Books

No particular order needed — browse and pick what catches your eye.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.2017

Simone Biles

Simone Biles2017

What This Series Covers

Resilience & Perseverance African American Heritage History Celebrating Heritage Justice & Fairness Fear & Bravery

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