Gateway Biographies

Discover the human side of newsworthy, historical, and pop culture figures, and learn about people leading key social movements or handling crises. Each biography in this easy-reading series is peppered with quotations and stories, accounts of successes and failures, and descriptions of the inspirational sources and experiences that influenced the subject’s achievements. Detailed timelines and indexes make these titles valuable reference resources.

Cover: Victor J. Glover: Artemis Pilot
Cover: Judy Blume: Tales of a Timeless Children's Author
Cover: Pope Leo XIV: First American Pope
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Impeachment: Donald Trump and the History of Presidents in Peril
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 2nd Edition: Iconic Supreme Court Justice
The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Coronavirus Timeline
Billie Eilish: The Rise of a Superstar
Joe Biden: From Scranton to the White House
Kamala Harris: Madam Vice President
J. R. R. Tolkien: Epic Fantasy Author
Jimmy Carter: A Presidential Life of Service
Amy Coney Barrett: Reshaping the Supreme Court
Elizabeth Blackwell: Trailblazing Woman Doctor
Amanda Gorman: Inspiring Hope with Poetry
LeBron James: NBA Superstar and Activist
Stacey Abrams: Champion of Democracy
Deb Haaland: First Native American Cabinet Secretary
Dolly Parton: Diamond in a Rhinestone World
Madam C.J. Walker: Self-Made Millionaire
Simone Biles: Greatest of All Time
Volodymyr Zelensky: Heroic Leader of Ukraine
King Charles III: Claiming the British Crown
Adele: Music Megastar
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  • New! Fall 2025
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Gateway Biographies — Library Bound Hardcover Set
Library Bound Hardcover $1,049.58, 42 titles
Gateway Biographies — Paperback Set
Paperback $113.91, 10 titles
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  • New! Fall 2025
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Gateway Biographies

Discover the human side of newsworthy, historical, and pop culture figures, and learn about people leading key social movements or handling crises. Each biography in this easy-reading series is peppered with quotations and stories, accounts of successes and failures, and descriptions of… View →