Ordinary people change the world (Picture books)

Series

Pub. Date

2014

Formats

eBook, Kindle

Description

"We can all be heroes" is the message entertainingly told in this New York Times Bestselling picture-book biography series, with this one highlighting Albert Einstein (Cover may vary)

Each picture book in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that made the person heroic. The heros are depicted as children throughout,...

3) I am Amelia Earhart

Author

Meltzer, Brad

4) I am Rosa Parks

Author

Series

Pub. Date

2014.

Physical Desc

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 20 cm.

Description

Recounts Rosa Parks' daring effort to stand up for herself and other African Americans by helping to end segregation on public transportation.

5) I am Helen Keller

Author

Meltzer, Brad

6) I am Jackie Robinson

Author

Meltzer, Brad

7) I am Lucille Ball

Author

Meltzer, Brad

8) I am George Washington

Author

Meltzer, Brad

9) I am Jane Goodall

Author

Meltzer, Brad

10) I am Martin Luther King, Jr

Author

Meltzer, Brad

11) I am Gandhi

Author

Series

Pub. Date

[2017]

Physical Desc

1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 20 cm.

Description

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.

12) I am Jim Henson

Author

Series

Pub. Date

[2017]

Physical Desc

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 20 cm.

Description

Presents the creator of the Muppets and describes the creative spirit, performance talents and beliefs in the goodness of people that inspired his career and how he helped create the iconic programs Sesame Street and The Muppet Show.

13) I am Sacagawea

Author

Meltzer, Brad

14) I am Harriet Tubman

Author

Series

Pub. Date

[2018]

Physical Desc

1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 20 x 21 cm.

Description

"A biography of Harriet Tubman, the abolitionist leader who played a key role in helping enslaved people escape via the Underground Railroad."--Provided by publisher.

15) I am Neil Armstrong

Author

Meltzer, Brad

16) I am Sonia Sotomayor

Author

Series

Pub. Date

[2018]

Physical Desc

1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly color illustrations ; 20 cm.

Description