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2 nd Grade Biographies

2 nd Grade Biographies. Miss Buck’s Biographies. John F. Kennedy. Abbi.

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2 nd Grade Biographies

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  1. 2nd Grade Biographies

  2. Miss Buck’s Biographies

  3. John F. Kennedy Abbi John F. Kennedy is famous because he was the Thirty-Fifth president of the United States. John F. Kennedy was born in Brookline , Massachusetts on May 29,1917. When John F. Kennedy got shot on November 22, 1963, everybody was sad. John F. Kennedy was a rich kid. John F. Kennedy died because he got shot and killed by Lee Harvey Oswald. Oswald was killed 2 days later by Jack Ruby. http://blog.constitutioncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/John-F-Kennedy.jpg John F. Kennedy Thirty-fifth President by Mike Venezia

  4. Roberto Clemente Amaya Robert Clemente is famous because he was a famous baseball player. Clemente was born on August 18, 1934 in Puerto Rico. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates for 18 years. He won many awards. He won the Gold Glove and was Most Valuable Player. He died in 1972 in a plane crash. http://repeatingislands.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/clemente2.jpg?w=500&h=385 Roberto Clemente by Wil Mara

  5. Tony Stewart Caelen Tony Stewart is famous because he is a famous race car driver. At 7 years old he started racing go carts. He won two Nascar Championships. He lives in Indianapolis. He raises money for sick children. Tony Stewart by Greg Roza http://www.google.com/search?safe=active&%3Fsite=&q=tony%20stewart&bav=on.2,or.&bvm=bv.62286460,d.aWc,pv.xjs.s.en_US.M9IpfwApvPs.O&biw=1024&bih=605&dpr=1&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=PhcWU_CVO-ewyQHug4DYAw

  6. Christopher Columbus Gavin Christopher Columbus is famous because he discovered America . Christopher Columbus was born in 1451 in Genoa, Italy. He liked books written by Marco Polo. He had three ships, the Santa Maria, Nina, and Pinta. He sailed from Spain with the help of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. Columbus died in 1506. He was 55 years old. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/97/Christopher_Columbus3.jpg Christopher Columbus by Mary Dodson Wade

  7. Martha Washington Gracie Martha Washington is famous because she was the first first lady in America . Martha Dandridge was married to Daniel Parke. She had four children. After Daniel died, she married George Washington. Martha Washington died at Mount Vernon on May 22, 1802. Martha Washington by Candice Ransom https://www.mountvernon.org/sites/mountvernon.org/files/images/MW_Style.jpg

  8. Susan B. Anthony Heather Susan B. Anthony is famous because she fought for women’s rights. She was born in 1820 in Massachusetts. Susan went to school. Most girls did not at that time. At 15 years of age she became a teacher. She died in 1906. Susan B Anthony by Carol Ghiglieri http://www.bethbrownartist.com/Susan_B._Anthony_by_Beth_Brown_sm.jpg

  9. Alexander Graham bell Henry Alexander Graham Bell is famous because he invented the telephone. Bell was born on March 3,1847. Bell’s father and grandfather taught deaf people. In Bell’s time people who lived far away used a telegraph to communicate. Bell died on August 2, 1922. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/21/Sm_alexander_graham_bell_12.jpg Alexander Graham Bell by Wil Mara

  10. Laura Bush Lindsey Laura Bush is famous because she was the first lady of the United States. She was born on November 4, 1946. She became a librarian. She married George W. Bush and had twin daughters. Laura spoke to groups of how important it is to read and learn. Laura Bush by Wil Mara http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/70/Laura_Bush_portrait.jpg

  11. Florence Nightingale Lori Florence Nightingale is famous because she became a nurse. She was born on May 12,1820. Her family was rich. She carried a lamp in the hospital She lived to be 90 years old. Florence Nightingale by Carol Alexander http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8a/Florence_Nightingale_CDV_by_H_Lenthall.jpg

  12. Lyndsay Helen Keller Helen Keller is famous because she was deaf and blind but she helped others. In 1880 Helen Keller was born. In 1887 Annie Sullivan came to live with Helen Keller. Helen learned to read books in Braille. In 1902 Helen writes a book about her life. http://doreenrappaport.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/cover-helen.jpg Helen Keller An Inspiring By Carol Ghiglieri

  13. Maddi Rosa Parks Rosa Parks is famous because she worked hard for the civil rights. Rosa was born on February 4, 1913. In 1932 Rosa was almost twenty years old. She married a man named Raymond Parks. Rosa and Raymond became members of the NAACP. On December 1, 1955, Rosa made a very important decision. She would take the first steps to change things. She refused to give up her seat on the bus. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OCsfONgb1wc/UR6dQJ9L1nI/AAAAAAAACRc/w-CmvA8JK_g/s1600/Older+Rosa+Parks.jpg Young Rosa Parks by Anne Benjamin

  14. Neil Armstrong Megan Neil Armstrong is famous because he was the first person to step on the moon. Neil Armstrong was born on August 5, 1930. His house was filled with model airplanes. He became a teacher. He taught at the University of Cincinnati. Neil Armstrong by Dana Meachen Rau http://writersforensicsblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/neil-armstrong.jpg?w=645

  15. Michael Jordan Mia Michael Jordan is famous because he was the best basketball player. Michael was born on February 17, 1963 in Brooklyn ,New York. He played college basketball at the University of North Carolina. The Chicago Bulls paid Michael six million dollars over a 7 year period. On October 6, 1993, Michael retired from basketball. Michael Jordan Legendary Guard by Thomas S. Owens http://fotos0.mundofotos.net/2008/21_03_2008/santi_kpo1206133721/michael-jordan.jpg

  16. Michael Jackie Robinson Jackie Robinson is famous because he was the first black man to play major-league baseball. He opened the door to many other black players. Jackie was born in Georgia in 1919. As Jackie grew up he discovered that there was a lot of conflict between blacks and whites. In 1972 Jackie died. Young Jackie Robinson by Edward Farrell http://blogs.ket.org/spotlight/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Jackie-Robinson.jpg

  17. Dr. Seuss NaKea Dr. Seuss is famous because he wrote a lot of books. Dr. Seuss’s real name is Theodor Seuss Geisel. He was born on March 2, 1904. In 1936 Dr. Seuss wrote a book called And To Think that I Saw it on Mulberry Street on a ship for the first time. He wrote Green Eggs and Ham with only fifty different words. Dr. Seuss died on Sept. 24, 1991 at the age of 87. http://fe867b.medialib.glogster.com/media/37/3722d0e5f039e1702904667e598a0a7d4367267ad37fc1c202082b0f6a216919/dr-se Dr. Seuss by Dana Meachen Rau

  18. Benjamin Franklin Seth Benjamin Franklin is famous because he was an inventor, printer, author and scientist. He even helped to make a new country. Benjamin was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 17, 1706. He helped write the Declaration of Independence. His inventions are still a part of our everyday lives. Franklin died on April 17, 1790, at the age of 84. http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/comhttp://www.learninggamesforkids.com/common-flash/jigsaw/images/ben-franklin.jpgmon-flash/jigsaw/images/ben-franklin.jpg Benjamin Franklin by Wil Mara

  19. John Muir Summer Fish John Muir is famous because he started the Sierra Club to protect the Sierra Nevada’s. He was born in Scotland. His family moved to a farm in America. He liked to be outside. He met President Theodore Roosevelt. http://www.nps.gov/yose/historyculture/images/john.muir.rock.2-web_1.jpg John Muir by Wil Mara

  20. JaneGoodall Taylin Jane Goodall is famous for caring for animals. Jane went to Tanzania Africa and worked at a park. She studied chimpanzees. She opened an orphanage for chimps. She learned how chimps showed happiness, sadness and fear. Jane Goodall by Jos. Kittinger http://www.myhero.com/images/guest/g223313/hero62136/g223313_u70106_Jane_Goodall_02112008-1.JPG.jpeg

  21. George Washington Carver Toby George Washington Carver is famous because he was a scientist who found new ways to use crops. He was born in Missouri around 1864. He went to college to study farming. He made more than 300 products from peanuts. He died in 1943 and was buried at the Tuskegee Institute. http://www.biography.com/imported/images/Biography/Images/Profiles/C/George-Washington-Carver-9240299-1-402%282%29.jpg George Washington Carver by LyneaBowdish

  22. HenryFord Trey Henry Ford is famous because he invented the first modern car. Henry Ford was born in Michigan on July 30, 1863. Henry did not like farm work and was more interested in machines. He was hired in a car factory. Henry made it so every one can afford a car. He died in 1947. http://www.biography.com/imported/images/Biography/Images/Profiles/F/Henry-Ford-9298747-1-402.jpg Henry Ford by Wil Mara

  23. HenryFord Trey Henry Ford is famous because he invented the first modern car. Henry Ford was born in Michigan on July 30, 1863. Henry did not like farm work and was more interested in machines. He was hired in a car factory. Henry made it so every one can afford a car. He died in 1947. http://www.biography.com/imported/images/Biography/Images/Profiles/F/Henry-Ford-9298747-1-402.jpg Henry Ford by Wil Mara

  24. AmeliaEarhart WILL E Amelia Earhart is famous because she was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. She flew higher than any other woman had. She married George Putnam. She and Fred Noonan were trying to fly across the world. She went missing while trying to fly across the world. http://www.museumofflight.org/files/imagecache/lightbox/Amelia_ElectraStretch_rgb.jpg Amelia Earhart by Wil Mara

  25. Wyatt Thomas Alva Edison Thomas Edison is famous because he invented the light bulb. Thomas was born on February 11, 1847. He invented the first power plant. He invented more than 1,000 things. He died on October 18, 1931, http://www.greatthoughtstreasury.com/sites/default/files/Thomas-Edison-in-Light-Bulb--55052%5B1%5D.jpg Thomas Alva Edison by Wil Mara

  26. Mrs. Wright’s Biographies

  27. Abraham Lincoln Adam Abraham Lincoln was one of the most popular presidents of the USA. He was the 16th president. Abraham was admired for his honesty. He is remembered as Honest Abe. Abe always tried to be fair and to do the right thing. Abe was born near Hodgenvilley, Kentucky in 1809. His family was very poor and moved around often. Abe had to plow the fields, carry water, chop wood, and plant and harvest corn. Abe left home when he was 21 years old and moved to New Salem, Illinois. He once walked many miles to return a woman’s change that she had left at the store. Abe had always been interested in honesty, fairness, and justice. He opened his own successful law office and wanted to be a politician. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0p0_QTJHxBE/TkcvOrKRUQI/AAAAAAAAAF8/_3sYN1ClJlI/s1600/abraham-lincoln.jpg A Character Building Book Life of Abraham Lincoln by Kiki Mosher

  28. Richard Nixon Richard Nixon was the 37th President. He was born January 9,1913 in Yorba Linda, California. He married Thelma Patricia Ryan. Richard went to Whittier College where he played football, appeared in school plays and musicals. Richard joined the Navy. He became an operations officer. He became a lieutenant commander in the Navy during World War II. Richard was elected the 37th president of the United States in 1968. He was one of the most popular presidents of the 20th century. Richard died from a stroke on April 22, 1994 in New York City. He wrote 11 books. Andrew http://www.biography.com/imported/images/Biography/Images/Profiles/N/Richard-Nixon-9424076-1-402.jpg Richard Nixon by Paul Joseph

  29. Benjamin Franklin Anglis He helped write the Declaration of Independence. Benjamin was also an inventor. He made special glasses. Benjamin was born on January, 1706. Benjamin Franklin is on the 100 dollar bill. He was the First President of the US. http://public.media.smithsonianmag.com/legacy_blog/benjamin-franklin-520.jpg Benjamin FrankIin By Elizabeth Rusch

  30. Rosa Parks Anshuman Rosa Parks is famous because she wanted black people to be treated fairly on the bus. She was born on Feb. 4, 1913. Rosa was born in Tuskeegee, Alabama. She lived on her grandfather’s small farm in Pine Level, Alabama. She had a younger brother named Sylvester. http://media.npr.org/news/images/2005/oct/25/corbis/rosa_parks1956_200-debae3e82bb7e53e422392629f96fa7171267c41-s6-c30.jpg If A Bus Could Talk by Faith Ringgold

  31. Pocahontas Brianna Pocahontas was a Native American who was kind to the colonists. She was wise and wanted peace between her people and the colonists. She took food and furs to the colonists and taught them what plants to eat. She died in England in 1617. http://images4.fanpop.com/image/photos/23800000/Indian-Princess-Pocahontas-pocahontas-23887133-1440-900.png Pocahontas by Pamela Hill

  32. Larry Bird Brilee Larry Bird played professional basketball for the Boston Celtics. He was the Rookie of the year . He led his team in scoring with 21.3 points per game. He led in rebounding with 10.4 rebounding. Larry Bird was born on December 7, 1956 in French Lick, Indiana. Sports Stars Larry Bird By Bert Rosenthal http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/1107/larry.bird.indiana.state/images/bird-cover2.jpg

  33. John Quincy Adams Charlotte John Quincy Adams was the most hated congressmen in the united states in 1836. Adams presented these petitions to the house of representatives. Adams was not afraid to fight for his ideas. Adams was secretary of state 1817. John Quincy Adams was president of the United states. http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/john-quincy-adams-2.jpg John Quincy Adams by Zachary Kint

  34. Orville and Wilbur Wright Eli Orville and Wilbur Wright are famous because they invented the first Flying machine. Orville and Wilbur showed off for a crowd In 1909 by flying over them. The two brothers built a printing press From scraps. Orville flew a glider and landed safely. Orville and Wilbur Wright were known as the inventors of the airplane. http://www.uscg.mil/history/gifs/Wright_Brothers_Flyer.jpg The Wright Brothers by A. Brown

  35. Georgia George Washington George Washington became the first president. George was a soldier. George was born in 1732. One of George’s favorite horses was Blueskin. George went to school until he was 15. George Washington by Pamela Hillnettleton http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/first-family/masthead_image/georgewashington.png?1306436373

  36. George W. Bush Grace George W. Bush is famous because he became America’s 43rd President. Bush was born on July 6,1946 in New Haven, Connecticut. George Bush was the oldest of six children. When Bush went to college, he went to Yale University. Bush went into the oil business after he finished school. http://media.salon.com/2013/10/george_w_bush5.jpg George W. Bush by Wil Mara

  37. Johnny Appleseed Hunter Johnny Appleseed went across the country. He also visited his family. He made friends with the animals. He was helpful. He planted apple seeds. Johnny Appleseed by David Harrison. http://www.rainbowresource.com/products/005615.jpg

  38. India Mae Jemison Mae Jemison was one of the astronauts. She was the first African American woman to travel In space. She was a star because she was the first girl to go to space. Jemison was born in 1956 in Decatur, Alabama. She grew up in Chicago, Illinois. http://www.biography.com/imported/images/Biography/Images/Profiles/J/Mae-Jemison-9542378-1-402.jpg Mae Jemison By Nancy Polette

  39. Coretta Scott King Isidra Coretta Scott King was married to the late great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In her own right, she did a lot for people. She stood up for the Civil Rights Movement. She didn`t just support the rights of African Americans but of ovarian cancer. She kept the dream alive of her husband and she has also published a collection about Martin Luther King , Jr. She was born in April 27,1927 in Marion, Alabama. She attended Lincoln High School, graduating as the school`s valedictorian in 1945 and then enrolled at Antioch College in Yellow Spring Ohio, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in music and education. She died on Jan. 30, 2006 in Rosano, Mexico at age 78. Her nickname was Coco. She had 4 kids. http://www.mysouthwestga.com/uploadedImages/wfxl/News/Stories/coretta%20scott%20king.jpg?w=440&h=330&aspect=nostretch Coretta Scott by NtozakeShange

  40. Mae Jemison JALEN She was the first African American woman to travel in space. After college she went to medical school and became a doctor. Jemison joined the Peace corps when she was 26 years old. She learned to fly a jet. Jemison traveled in space for eight days. Mae Jemison By Nancy Polette http://www.biography.com/imported/images/Biography/Images/Profiles/J/Mae-Jemison-9542378-1-402.jpg

  41. Benjamin Franklin Julian Benjamin Franklin had 16 brothers and sisters. He was born in Boston. In 1730, Ben got married. Ben was honored by putting his face on a 100 dollar bill. Benjamin Franklin is the most important and interesting person. Benjamin Franklin By Pamela Nettleton http://public.media.smithsonianmag.com/legacy_blog/benjamin-franklin-520.jpg

  42. Kaylee Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin was an inventor. He was born on January 17, 1706. He grew up in Boston, Massachusetts. He made special glasses. He helped write Declaration of Independence. Benjamin Franklin by Philip Abraham http://www.physics.nus.edu.sg/~phyebg/banknotes/BenjaminFranklin.jpg

  43. Larry Bird Landan Larry Bird was/is a basketball legend. Larry Bird in 1979-80 was the Rookie of the Year in the NBA. Bird is from Terre Haute, Indiana; and in high school, his coach was Gary Holland. As a sophomore, Bird averaged 32.8 points a game. Thanks to Bird, his team ranked top in the nation due to their unbeaten record. http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/1006/celtics.lakers.1980s/images/larry-bird-shooting.jpg Sports Stars Larry Bird: Cool Man on the Court by Bert Rosenthal

  44. Ben Franklin Maria Ben Franklin invented the first kite. Ben Franklin invented lights. Ben Franklin had a kite when there was a storm and he did not get hurt. He became an apprentice to his brother James. He died in Philadelphia in April http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/Benjamin-Franklin-U.S.-$100-bill.jpg Ben Franklin and His First Kite by Stephen Krensky

  45. Rosa Parks Martin Rosa Parks is famous because she didn’t give up her seat for a white man. When Rosa was eleven, she finished studying at the school in Pine Level. For many years Rosa had dealt with discrimination in Montgomery. In the 1940’s and 1950’s, Rosa continued her work with the NAACP. Seeing that empty bus gave Rosa strength to go to court and fight. http://teacher.scholastic.com/rosa/navart/rp_index_main.jpg Rosa Parks by Sandy Donovan

  46. George W. Bush Nia George W. Bush was the 43rd president. His daddy was also president. He had twin daughters. He was governor of Texas before he was president. He was born on July 6,1946. http://nyoobserver.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/george-w-bush.jpg George W. Bush by Patrick Ryan

  47. Teddy Roosevelt Shane Teddy Roosevelt is famous because of his bravery. Teddy ‘s wife Alice Roosevelt and his mom died. Young Theodore loved books and the outdoors. Teddy Roosevelt was born in New York City. Teddy Roosevelt was a warded the Novel Peace Prize. http://www.history.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/teddy-roosevelt-2.jpg Teddy Roosevelt the People’s President by Sharon Gaye

  48. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tania Martin Luther King, Jr. was a good guy because he changed peoples lives. He changed laws. In 1964 , Martin Luther King, Jr. was given a prize called Nobel Prize. In 1968, a man shot and killed M.L.K. In the U.S. School, all government offices are closed to observe M.L.K birthday. http://www.aaronmartini.com/martinlutherking/images/martin_luther_king_jr_6.jpg Martin Luther King, Jr. By Margaret Boone Jones

  49. Mrs. Bartley’s Biographies

  50. Esther Morris Alexis Esther Morris was famous because she helped women earn the right to vote. Esther started attending abolitionist meetings at her church but a throng of people who believed in the right to own slaves threatened to stop the meetings. When Ester’s husband died she decided to move to Illinois. She told her friends “I’ll claim the land for Artemus.” When she was eleven her mother died, and for the first time she saw her dad cry. This helped her become a strong woman. She was nineteen when she opened up a hat store. People told her that she was too young to open a business, but she did anyway. http://jacketupload.macmillanusa.com/jackets/high_res/jpgs/9780374335274.jpg I Could Do That by Linda Arms White

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