Growing Reader
Tween
Who Was? Printables and Activities
by the Brightly Editors
With over 150 titles, the Who Was? books tell the incredible stories of trailblazers, legends, innovators, and creators, making this series a phenomenal source for learning history. If you have a curious kid who loves history, then they’ll love these printables and activities that go right along with some of these bestselling books.
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Who Was? Changemakers Word Search
Find the names of changemakers like Susan B. Anthony and Nelson Mandela hidden within this word search. Check your work against the Answer Key.
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Match the Who Was? Presidents
Draw a line to connect the correct Commander-in-Chief to each fun presidential fact! Check your work against the Answer Key.
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Who Was? History Bee Practice Trivia
Practice for the Who Was? History Bee with these Changemaker and U.S. President trivia questions.
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What Can a President Do? Activity Sheet
Can a president change the Constitution? Mark each statement as true or false. Check your work against the Answer Key.
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Draw Your Own Campaign Buttons
Make some campaign logos for yourself. Draw them in the buttons.
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Presidential Election Logos Activity Sheet
Check off the places where you’ve seen presidential-election logos and slogans. Then write your own slogan and create a bumper sticker.
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Connect the Dots: The Peacekeepers
Learn about the famous peacekeepers, Mother Teresa and Gandhi. Then connect the dots to reveal a symbol of peace.
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Girl Power: Word Search
Learn about some of America’s famous women in this word search.
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Animal Lovers Activity Sheet
These animal lovers have brought attention to animals around the world. Connect each animal lover to the correct facts.
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Artistic Friends Activity Sheet
Be inspired by the likes of Pablo Picasso and Frida Kahlo by drawing a mural showing a scene from your personal history or culture. Then draw a self-portrait!
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Books in the Who Was? Series
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Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
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Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt?
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Who Was Susan B. Anthony?
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Who Was George Washington?
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Who Was Theodore Roosevelt?
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Who Is Barack Obama?
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Who Was Abraham Lincoln?
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Who Is Sonia Sotomayor?
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Who Was Mother Teresa?
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Who Was Gandhi?
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Who Was Bob Marley?
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Who Was Abigail Adams?
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Who Was Frida Kahlo?
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Who Is Jane Goodall?
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Who Was Steve Irwin?
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Who Is Michelle Obama?
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Who Is Gloria Steinem?
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