Publisher's Synopsis
Highlight the achievements of people who have changed American life and history! Builds reading comprehension skills Engages all students through short, interesting stories with low readability Includes background notes, vocabulary lists, answers, and a bibliography Biographies include: Daniel K. Inouye, United States Senator Maxine Hong Kingston, Author I.M.Pei, Architect Maya Lin, Sculptor An Wang, Inventor Seiji Ozawa, Symphony Conductor Kristi Yamaguchi, Figure Skater Yo-Yo Ma, Cellist David Ho, Physician and AIDS Reseacher Wendy Lee Gramm, Economist Ellison Onizuka, Astronaut Carlos Bulosan, Poet and Writer Jose Aruego, Illustrator Elaine Chao, Secretary of Labor Amy Tan, Author Vera Wang, Fashion Designer
