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? Board Book Activities
After reading Who Was Ruth Bader Ginsburg? and Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.? with a grown up, draw your favorite part about their amazing stories.
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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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Who Was? Workbook: Grade 2 Science/Social Studies Sampler
It’s fun to learn the Who Was? way! Check out this sample workbook for Grade 2 that explores Social Studies and Science topics for curious kids.
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Who Was? Workbook: Grade 3 Science/Social Studies Sampler
In this sample workbook for Grade 3, kids can enjoy mini-biographies with maps, diagrams, timelines, and graphic organizers, plus puzzles, word searches, and tons of fun!
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Who Was? Workbooks
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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 Susan B. Anthony?
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Who Was Abraham Lincoln?
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Who Was Bob Marley?
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Who Was Steve Irwin?
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