The beloved Ordinary People Change the World series has armed a generation of readers with real history and real heroes, all with the goal of showing children who we can all be on our very best days. With over nine million copies in print worldwide, a popular four-time Emmy nominated PBS KIDS animated show, Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum which has more than 24 million viewers, and countless readers, this bestselling picture book biography series is the leading biography series teaching history to kids ages 5 to 9.
At age eight, Simone Biles began working with a gymnastics trainer, and by fifteen she was competing in a national championship—and winning best all-around. Before she turned twenty, she was an Olympic gold medalist on her way to becoming the best gymnast the world has ever seen. And through it all, Simone has been a role model for bravely opening up about her mental health struggles, knowing when to take a break, and always finding the strength to try again.
Born out of his love of history and the desire to give his own kids real heroes to look up to, New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer highlights notable historical figures from around the world, including Walt Disney, Dolly Parton, Frida Kahlo, Gandhi, Anne Frank, Rosa Parks, Marie Curie, and many others. By showing what each of these inspiring people were like as children, kids can emulate the traits that make them great and realize their own potential.
40 pages 978-0593533482 Ages 5-9
Keywords: biography, sports, athletes, women, courage, mental health, gymnastics, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, 9 year old, part of a series, If You Liked She Persisted, If You Liked Who Is
