This biographical collection serves important purposesit introduces readers to key figures of American history, engagingly imparts life lessons tied to each story, and allows vocabulary development for bilingual readers. The fascinating and challenging lives of figures like Martin Luther King, Jr., Thomas Jefferson, Rosa Parks, and George Washington are presented in uncomplicated English with standard Latin-American Spanish translation. A timeline at the end of each book provides a snapshot of the most important events in each figures life. Beautiful photographs and detailed images brightly display the life and times of each famous and unforgettable leader.