Known as the Kid President, American teenager Robby Novak thinks it's cool to be kind, and that compassion and curiosity can help change the world. A YouTube sensation and author of two books before h
Chronicles the life and career of the first American woman to win three gold medals at the Olympic Games, and highlights her efforts with Operation Champ and the Wilma Rudolph Foundation to provide sp
"The first African American woman to travel in space, Mae Jemison has broken barriers in science and medicine to become one of the most admired women worldwide. This fascinating book describes how Jem
"Inspiring people for decades, Buffy Saint-Marie is a singer-songwriter, visual artist, activist, educator, public speaker, and philanthropist. Beginning life as an orphan on a reserve in Saskatchewan
"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
"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 famin
Documents the life of Craig Kielburger, a young Canadian who was so inspired by reading about child labor that he started his own charitable organization to help families be able to send their childre
Presents information about the swimmer's life-changing rescue of a boatload of fellow refugees and how it inspired her to compete on the 2016 Refugee Olympic Team in Rio de Janeiro.
Examines the life and career of the labor leader and union advocate, from her youth in the Great Depression to her being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Chronicles the life of a man paralyzed from the waist down at fifteen years old, and highlights his perseverance as a Paralympic athlete and spokesperson for spinal cord research.
Chronicles the life and struggles of the young girl shot for speaking against the Taliban in favor of girls education, and highlights her message on the importance of education for all children around
"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 h
