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Quick view Rick Hansen: Improving Life for People with Disabilities by Adrianna Morganelli An important advocate for people with physical disabilities, Canadian Paralympic athlete Rick Hansen circled the world in his wheelchair, proving that, with perseverance and courage, anything is possible! Hansen's Man in Motion tour took him around the... View Details
Quick view Al Gore: A Wake-Up Call to Global Warming by Dan Anderson Politician Al Gore has lent both his voice and his political influence in the fight against global warming. His work and creative energy have earned him numerous forms of public recognition, most notably the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. View Details
Quick view Victor Wouk: The Father of the Hybrid Car by Sean Callery In 1974, an inventor named Victor Wouk became a man who could be described as ahead of his time. He had developed a prototype for the hybrid, a car that would become the most credible and commercially successful alternative to gasoline-powered... View Details
Quick view Wilma Rudolph: Track and Field Chmapion by Adrianna Morganelli When doctors told her parents that she may never walk again, no one could have imagined that Wilma Rudolph would grow up to become the worlds fastest woman. This awe-inspiring book shows how, with grace, perseverance, and dedication, young Wilma used... View Details
Quick view William Shakespeare (Crabtree Chrome) by Robin Johsnon The year 2016 marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death. Why do people around the globe still study and perform his plays hundreds of years later? What is it that makes Shakespeares writing timeless? This entertaining title explores the... View Details
Quick view Xuitezcatl Martinez: Protecthing the Environment and Indigenous Rights by Linda Barghoorn Trailblazing Xiuhtezcatl Martinez speaks and performs around the world to inspire and empower people to protect and preserve the environment. A leader of the youth-led climate change movement and an activist for Indigenous rights, the 15-year-old Aztec... View Details
Quick view William Kamkwmaba: Powering His Village by Kylie Burns Imagine your family had to choose between sending you to school or having enough food to eat. This book tells how William Kamkwamba was forced to drop out of his school in Wimbe, Malawi, when a famine struck his village and his family, who relied on... View Details
Quick view Temple Grandin: Pioneer for Animal Rights and Autism Awareness by Linda Barghoorn American Temple Grandin is a renowned scientist, champion for animal rights, and an advocate for people with autism. This book highlights the achievements of this inspirational woman who lives with high-functioning autism. Grandin overcame language and... View Details
Quick view Malala Yousafzai: Defender of Education for Girls by Kelly Spence Courageous Malala Yousafzai survived an assassination attempt for advocating for the education of girls in her home country of Pakistan. This book describes her incredible story, including her advocacy work on behalf of women and girls on an... View Details
Quick view Jazz Jennings: Voice for LGBTQ Youth by Ellen Rodger A groundbreaking advocate for transgender youth and LGBTQ rights, Jazz Jennings is one of the first youth to speak publicly about her experiences as a transgender individual. A spokesperson, writer, and public figure, Jazz inspires all people to embrace... View Details
Quick view Delores Huerta: Advocate for Women and Workers by Linda Barghoorn Championing equal rights for all people regardless of gender, race, and economic class, Dolores Huerta is a globally recognized icon in the fight for social justice. This book explores Huertas inspiring story, focusing on her courage and perseverance as... View Details
Quick view Craig Kielburger: Champion for Children's Rights and Youth Activism by Linda Barghoorn This inspiring book examines the life and work of Craig Kielburger, co-founder of the worldwide Me to We and Free the Children organizations. An important childrens rights activist, Craig works to empower youth around the world to make a difference in... View Details