Joined by Fate: Intertwined Biographies

In this exciting series, readers will learn about the intertwined lives of historical figures both famous and infamous. John Wilkes Booth is one of history's most notorious assassins, but what events in his life led him to shoot Abraham Lincoln? Thomas Jefferson has a complicated legacy, as both Founding Father and slave-owner of more than 600 African Americans. Readers find out why one woman he enslaved, Sally Hemings, still makes news headlines today. While you've likely heard of Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes, did you know that an indigenous woman named La Malinche served as his advisor, companion, and interpreter? With a fresh take on historical biographies, this series offers students a critical sense of perspective on legendary men and women who seemed to be joined by fate. Features include: Central theme; the intertwined lives of historical figures supports the C3 Framework's foundational principle of history as interpretive, educating readers about the need to evaluate history as more contextual information emerges. Covers lesser-known but no less important figures, like La Malinche, who are now being integrated into state curricular standards. Detailed Chronologies, Chapter Notes, and Further Reading sections offer in-depth information and additional resources for study.