Ordinary people change the world (Picture books)

Follows Lincoln from his childhood to the presidency, including the Civil War and his legendary Gettysburg Address.

Presents the life of the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, who mysteriously disappeared in 1937 while attempting to fly around the world.

" We can all be heroes. That's the inspiring message of this New York Times Bestselling picture book biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer When Helen Keller was very young, she got a rare disease that made her deaf and blind. Suddenly, she couldn't see or hear at all, and it was hard for her to communicate with anyone. But when she was six years old, she met someone who would change her life forever: her teacher, Annie Sullivan....

A first-person presentation of the life and career of comedian and studio head Lucille Ball.

Presents an illustrated biography of the conservationist and scientist known for her work with chimpanzees and her championing of animal rights.

This book tells the story of how Gandhi used the principles of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience to fight discrimination against Indians in South Africa and to end British rule in India. Like the series biography of Martin Luther King, Jr., Gandhi's story focuses on his peaceful heroism in the struggle for civil rights and social change.

"A biography of Sacagawea, the Shoshone woman who served as a translator for the Lewis and Clark Expedition."--Provided by publisher.

"A biography of Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon"--

Presents an illustrated biography of the tennis star, from her childhood and early competitive career to her role as activist for equality in sports.

"A biography of Walt Disney with a focus on his work making dreams come true for himself and for generations of children"--

This engaging biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume features Benjamin Franklin, whose contributions to science, politics, and writing have made a lasting mark on American...

"This picture book biography follows Frida Kahlo's start as an artist and how she integrated her unique way of looking at the world into her art"--

Profiles the legendary country music artist, reading advocate, and philanthropist who has sent over one hundred fifty million free books to children through her Imagination Library, and describes the hardships she overcame.

"A picture book biography on prominent autistic scientist and animal rights activist Temple Grandin"--