Gateway Biographies

Discover the human side of key newsworthy and historical figures. Each biography in this easy-reading series is peppered with quotes and childhood stories, accounts of successes and failures, and descriptions of the inspirational sources and experiences that influenced the person’s achievements. Detailed timelines and indexes make these valuable reference resources.

Cover: King Charles III: Claiming the British Crown
Cover: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson: From Wrestler to Hollywood Hero
Cover: Madam C.J. Walker: Self-Made Millionaire
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Adele: Music Megastar New! Spring 2023
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 New! Fall 2022
Dolly Parton: Diamond in a Rhinestone World New! Fall 2022
Donald Trump: Outspoken Personality and President
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson: From Wrestler to Hollywood Hero New! Spring 2023
Elizabeth Blackwell: Trailblazing Woman Doctor
Elon Musk: Tesla Founder and Titan of Tech
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  • New! Fall 2022
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Gateway Biographies — Audisee®—Fluent Set
Audisee®—Fluent $139.95, 4 titles
Gateway Biographies — Hardcover Set
Hardcover OS, 22 titles Temporarily out of stock
Gateway Biographies — Hardcover Set
Hardcover OS, 27 titles Temporarily out of stock
Gateway Biographies — Paperback Set
Paperback $104.41, 10 titles
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Gateway Biographies

Discover the human side of key newsworthy and historical figures. Each biography in this easy-reading series is peppered with quotes and childhood stories, accounts of successes and failures, and descriptions of the inspirational sources and experiences that influenced the person’s View →