Introduce students to the inspiring environmental activist Wangari Maathai. Children will read a short biography about the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize and answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.

Use this reading passage to practice reading comprehension with your learners.

Children learn about the life and legacy of civil rights activist Rosa Parks in this history worksheet.

Children learn about the life of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, in this timeline activity.

Children learn the inspiring life story of historical hero Frederick Douglass, who rose from slavery to become a preeminent leader of the abolitionist movement, in this worksheet.

Get to know pioneering astrophysicist and mathematician Katherine Johnson in this reading comprehension worksheet!

In this historical heroes worksheet, children are introduced to Booker T. Washington, who rose from slavery to help found Tuskegee University and advocate for the educational and civl rights of fellow African Americans.

Introduce second and third graders to W.E.B. Du Bois, writer, sociologist, and civil rights advocate, with this nonfiction comprehension worksheet.

In this historical heroes worksheet, second and third graders read a short passage about Owens' life and legacy, then answer the comprehension questions to help determine their understanding.

Use this illustrated reader to help kids learn about Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to enter space.

Ask students to read an interesting biography about Dr. Mae Jemison and then answer questions about the text!

Use this worksheet to help students write sentences about the first African American women to enter space, Mae Jemison.

This coloring page features Jackie Robinson, a baseball player that paved the way for many great talents in baseball.

A simple coloring page can help teach U.S. history! Introduce your child to Harriet Tubman, an important historical figure from Abolitionist and Civil War era.

Color in Anansi, a crafty spider who spreads wisdom and knowledge wherever he goes.

An icon of the Civil Rights Movement, Rosa Parks is featured on this simple coloring page, a perfect way for your child to engage in learning history.

Use this fun coloring and tracing page for your preschooler to practice their early writing skills while learning about Olympic gymnast Simone Biles!

Introduce young children to George Washington Carver, who rose from slavery to become a leading agricultural pioneer, innovator, inventor, and educator, with this coloring worksheet.

Children are introduced to author, activist, and poet Maya Angelou in this historial heroes worksheet.

Children are introduced to Amelia Boynton Robinson, a civil rights activist who got her start at a young age accompanying her mother as she registered African Americans to vote.

Introduce young learners to the inspiring story of Katherine Johnson, a barrier-breaking NASA mathematician, with this engaging mini book activity.

One of the most influential singers of the modern era, Billie Holiday is respected and revered by fans and musicians all over the world.