Telling the true stories of famous people s childhoods, this book inspires kids to think big and humanizes historical figures in a new and fresh way. CNNUnderscored
These reads aren t just educational, they re inspiring they remind us all that we re never too young to start dreaming! Plus they re a great resource for school projects! YAYOMG.com
In accessible but never patronizing prose, Stevenson sketches the stories of her subjects childhoods, deftly setting the scene for each one and providing informative details, engaging quotes, and sometimes humorous anecdotes. Mombian Praise for the Kid Legends series: Engaging and empowering. YAYOMG.com, on Kid Activists by Robin Stevenson
Kids will be drawn in. Chicago Parent, on Kid Activists by Robin Stevenson
The vivid details of each activist's story, combined with vibrant illustrations, demonstrate that every civil rights hero and popular firebrand started out as children, just like the rest of us. School Library Journal, on Kid Activists by Robin Stevenson
A great way to encourage kids who already love science to pursue their interests as well as to show kids who are not motivated by traditional schooling that there are many paths to greatness. American Scientist Magazine, on Kid Scientists by David Stabler
For your budding astrophysicist, inventor, doctor, environmentalist, or mathematician, Kid Scientists will open her eyes with mini-bios of interesting and accomplished people. Terri Schlichenmeyer, The Bookworm Sez, on Kid Scientists by David Stabler
Outstanding... Inspiring and entertaining. Booklist, starred review, on Kid Athletes by David Stabler
A heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats not to mention all the rest started out as children too. Kirkus Reviews, on Kid Artists by David Stabler
Just like history class, only hilarious. Tim Federle, author of Better Nate Than Ever, on Kid Presidents by David Stabler
Full of real information, but the author made it fun and funny. Michael, age 9, on Kid Authors by David Stabler
Table of Contents
PART 1 Tech Revolution GRACE HOPPER: The Grand Lady of Software STEVE JOBS: Love What You Do BILL GATES: I m Thinking! RESHMA SAUJANI: Embracing Failure
PART 2 Seas, Skies, and Outer Space JACQUES COUSTEAU: Breathing Underwater WILBUR AND ORVILLE WRIGHT: The Brothers Who Wanted to Fly WILLIAM KAMKWAMBA: Electric Wind ELON MUSK: Electric Cars and Rockets to Mars
PART 3 Cracking Codes and Saving Lives ALAN TURING: Code-Breaking Hero of World War II HEDY LAMARR: A Double Life JONAS SALK: An Instinct to Improve Our World FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE: The Invention of Modern Nursing
PART 4 Trailblazers MARIA MONTESSORI: Rethinking Education MADAM C. J. WALKER: Craving the Beautiful WALT DISNEY: Creating Happiness ALVIN AILEY: All That Was Inside You
Robin Stevenson is an award-winning author of thirty books for kids and teens. Her writing has been translated into a number of languages and published in more than a dozen countries. She lives with her family on the west coast of Canada.
Allison Steinfeld obtained a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She loves to create fun and playful work that can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.