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Books by Barbara A. Somervill | Wonderlit

Books by Barbara A. Somervill

5 books · Ages 8–14

Known for the Profiles of the Presidents and Signature Lives series, Barbara A. Somervill writes middle grade and young adult for ages 8–14, exploring themes of history, discovering a talent, self-confidence & identity.

Series

Warren G. Harding

Profiles of the Presidents

1 book · Ages 9–12

Michelangelo: Sculptor and Painter

Clara Barton: Founder of the American Red Cross

Nicolaus Copernicus: Father of Modern Astronomy

Signature Lives

3 books · Ages 8–14

Pennsylvania

America the Beautiful

1 book · Ages 9–14

By Age Range

Warren G. Harding

Michelangelo: Sculptor and Painter

Clara Barton: Founder of the American Red Cross

Warren G. Harding

Michelangelo: Sculptor and Painter

Common Themes

History Discovering a Talent Self-Confidence & Identity Growing Up Resilience & Perseverance Curiosity & Wonder Honesty & Integrity Writing & Storytelling

Clara Barton: Founder of the American Red Cross

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Jump Back, Honey: The Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar

Paul Laurence Dunbar

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African Princess The Amazing Lives of Africa's Royal Women

African Princess The Amazing Lives of Africa's Royal Women

Marley Dias

Digital Revolutionaries: The Men and Women Who Brought Computing to Life

Digital Revolutionaries: The Men and Women Who Brought Computing to Life