Since she was a young girl in Hawaii, Bethany Hamilton dreamed of becoming a professional surfer. Yet those dreams nearly vanished when a shark tore off her left arm. In Bethany Hamilton:… More →
Defining Moments: Overcoming Challenges
Defining Moments: Overcoming Challenges features inspiring narratives of people who overcame seemingly insurmountable physical challenges to achieve prominence. Young readers will meet the dynamic FDR, who stood up against the grip of polio to lead a nation through war and the Depression. From Bethany Hamilton surfing competitively despite a loss of limb to Michael J. Fox refusing to let Parkinson's disease derail his acting career, each book is a story of conviction, leadership, and courage. Full-color photographs and timelines enhance the rich narrative text.
When Franklin Delano Roosevelt proclaimed, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself," he understood his words well. In the inspiring Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Nothing to Fear!, readers More →
Born in Canada, Micheal J. Fox became one of the most familiar faces in America through television and film. Yet when a twitch in his left pinky led to a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, Fox More →
As a child, Ray Charles learned not to give up when times were tough. In this inspiring narrative, Ray Charles: Find Another Way!, young readers will learn how this groundbreaking musician… More →