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: Jimmy Carter: A Presidential Life of Service
Cover: Jason Reynolds: Groundbreaking Storyteller
Cover: Fighting for Reproductive Justice: Black Women Leading a Movement
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Adele: Music Megastar
Albert Einstein: Relativity Rock Star
Alexander Hamilton: The Story of a Statesman
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Political Headliner
Aly Raisman: Athlete and Activist
Amanda Gorman: Inspiring Hope with Poetry
Amy Coney Barrett: Reshaping the Supreme Court
Anne Frank: Out of the Shadows
Beyoncé: The Queen of Pop
Billie Eilish: The Rise of a Superstar
Colin Kaepernick: From Free Agent to Change Agent
The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Coronavirus Timeline
Dalai Lama: A Leader in Exile
David Karp: The Mastermind behind Tumblr
Deb Haaland: First Native American Cabinet Secretary
Dolly Parton: Diamond in a Rhinestone World
Donald Trump: Outspoken Personality and President
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson: From Wrestler to Hollywood Hero
Elizabeth Blackwell: Trailblazing Woman Doctor
Elon Musk: Tesla Founder and Titan of Tech
  • Available in limited formats
  • Soon! Fall 2024
  • New! Spring 2024
  • New! Fall 2023
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Gateway Biographies — Audisee®—Fluent Set
Audisee®—Fluent $139.95, 4 titles
Gateway Biographies — Hardcover Set
Hardcover $839.74, 35 titles
Gateway Biographies — Paperback Set
Paperback $113.91, 10 titles
  • Available in limited formats
  • Soon! Fall 2024
  • New! Spring 2024
  • New! Fall 2023

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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 →