Must-Read Biographies: STEM

Katherine Johnson, Shigeru Miyamoto, Temple Grandin, Benjamin Banneker … These people’s stories, along with those of other notable figures in this set, will fascinate students who are interested in science, technology, engineering, and math. Engaging short texts detail their diverse backgrounds, the challenges they faced, and their triumphs. Each biography comes with text-dependent questions that assess comprehension and critical thinking skills.