"Science-obsessed Zoe finds herself trapped in one of her favorite monster movies and needs to invent her way out of a disaster while also saving the monster who has become her friend"--

Recounts Rosa Parks' daring effort to stand up for herself and other African Americans by helping to end segregation on public transportation

"A picture book biography about television icon Fred Rogers"--

A first-person presentation of the life and career of comedian and studio head Lucille Ball

"The story of Helen Keller, who learned to read and write despite being deaf and blind, and became an activist who fought for the rights of disabled people"--

"A biography of Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon"--

"A picture book biography of Leonardo da Vinci"--

This engaging biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume features Benjamin Franklin, whose contributions to science, politics, and writing have made a lasting mark on...

"Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of seventeen for speaking out against injustice even when it was terrifying to do so. She was an ordinary Muslim girl who wanted to attend school, and she refused to stop protesting for her rights even after being attacked by a powerful group in Pakistan who wanted women to remain in the shadows. She continues to fight for women's rights and free education for children all over the world"--

Presents an illustrated biography of the tennis star, from her childhood and early competitive career to her role as activist for equality in sports