Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

New York

We can all be heroes. That's the inspiring message of this New York Times bestselling picture book biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer. Learn all about Jane Goodall, the chimpanzee scientist. Each picture book in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that makes the person a role model for kids. The heroes are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. And each book ends with a line of encouragement, a direct quote, photos, a timeline, and a source list. This tenth book in the series features Jane Goodall, the scientist and conservationist who is famous for her work with chimpanzees.

I Am Jane Goodall

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Virginia

One of the greatest scientists the world has ever known Albert Einstein is the 4th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8.

Even when he was a kid, Albert Einstein did things his own way. He thought in pictures instead of words, and his special way of thinking helped him understand big ideas like the structure of music and why a compass always points north. Those ideas made him want to keep figuring out the secrets of the universe. Other people thought he was just a dreamer, but because of his curiosity, Einstein grew up to change the world with his discoveries and theories.

This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are-

. A timeline of key events in the hero's history
. Photos that bring the story more fully to life
. Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
. Childhood moments that influenced the hero
. Facts that make great conversation-starters
. A character trait that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to

You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

I Am Albert Einstein

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Groundbreaking American pilot Amelia Earhart is the 2nd hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8.

Amelia Earhart refused to accept no for an answer; she dared to do what no one had ever done before, and became the first woman to fly a plane all the way across the Atlantic Ocean. This biography follows her from childhood to her first flying lessons and onward to her multi-record-breaking career as a pilot.
 
This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:

   * A timeline of key events in the hero's history
   * Photos that bring the story more fully to life
   * Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
   * Childhood moments that influenced the hero
   * Facts that make great conversation-starters
   * A character trait that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to 

You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

I Am Amelia Earhart

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Ohio

"A biography of Harriet Tubman, the abolitionist leader who played a key role in helping enslaved people escape via the Underground Railroad."--Provided by publisher.

I Am Harriet Tubman

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Pennsylvania

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Sacagawea, the only Indigenous person included in Lewis and Clark's historic expedition, is the 13th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. (Cover may vary)
 
Sacagawea was the only girl, and the only Native American, to join Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery, which explored the United States from the Mississippi River all the way to the Pacific Ocean in the early 1800s. As a translator, she helped the team communicate with members of the Shoshone nation across the continent, carrying her child on her back the whole way. By the time the expedition arrived at the west coast, Sacagawea had proved that she truly was a trailblazer.

This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:

   * A timeline of key events in the hero's history
   * Photos that bring the story more fully to life
   * Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
   * Childhood moments that influenced the hero
   * Facts that make great conversation-starters
   * A virtue this person embodies: Sacagawea's courage to be a trailblazer and forge a new path is celebrated in this biography.

You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

I Am Sacagawea

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Texas

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California

The American boxing champ and vocal civil rights activist Muhammad Ali is the 27th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8.

Muhammad Ali was the leading heavyweight boxer of the 20th century and a charismatic, beloved public figure. His objection to the military draft during the Vietnam War made him an icon for a generation, and his impact in sports and the Civil Rights movement is still felt today.

This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are-

. A timeline of key events in the hero's history
. Photos that bring the story more fully to life
. Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
. Childhood moments that influenced the hero
. Facts that make great conversation-starters
. A character trait that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to

You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

I Am Muhammad Ali (Ordinary People Change the World)

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North Carolina

History

Follows Abraham Lincoln from his childhood to the presidency, showing how he spoke up about fairness and eventually led the country to abolish slavery.

I Am Abraham Lincoln

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"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"--

I Am Helen Keller

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A Black History Month-timed entry in the best-selling series follows the heroic story of baseball star Jackie Robinson, describing, in text and comic thought bubbles, his childhood, early ambitions and barrier-breaking achievements. By the best-selling author of Heroes for My Son.

I Am Jackie Robinson

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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

In this sixth entry in the New York Time Bestselling biography series, humor is the heroic trait, and modern icon Lucille Ball is celebrated. (Cover may vary)

Lucille Ball could make any situation funny. By making people around the world laugh, she proved that humor can take on anything. She never changed how she behaved to seem "proper," even when other people pressured her to. By remaining true to who she was, she made her mark in comedy and television--even becoming the first female CEO of a major Hollywood studio! 

This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:

   * A timeline of key events in the hero's history
   * Photos that bring the story more fully to life
   * Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
   * Childhood moments that influenced the hero
   * Facts that make great conversation-starters
   * A virtue this person embodies: Lucille Ball's humor and how it carried her to success is highlighted here.

You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

I Am Lucille Ball

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The first woman to win a Nobel Prize, physicist and chemist Marie Curie is the 19th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series about heroes. (Cover may vary)

This friendly, fun 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 one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. Being a woman scientist in the 19th century meant Marie Curie faced plenty of obstacles, but she never let them dull her love of science and passion for learning. 

This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.

Included in each book are:    
  * A timeline of key events in the hero's history   
  * Photos that bring the story more fully to life  
  * Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
  * Childhood moments that influenced the hero   
  * Facts that make great conversation-starters   
  * A virtue this person embodies: Marie Curie's perseverance was critical to making her discoveries known  

You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

I Am Marie Curie

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Massachusetts

Jim Henson, the creator of the Muppets and Sesame Street, is the 11th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8.(Cover may vary)

Jim Henson, was always dreaming up something new, and always expressing his belief in the goodness of people. Henson was a born performer with a terrific sense of humor, and he used those talents to help create two of the most beloved programs in television history- The Muppet Show and Sesame Street. Through his Muppets, Jim showed the world that there's nothing more beautiful than imagination, especially when it's accompanied by laughter and kindness.

This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are-

. A timeline of key events in the hero's history
. Photos that bring the story more fully to life
. Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
. Childhood moments that influenced the hero
. Facts that make great conversation-starters
. A character trait that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to

You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

I Am Jim Henson

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Wisconsin

A Little Book about Martin Luther King, Jr

The littlest readers can learn about Martin Luther King, Jr., in this board book version of the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World biography.

This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. In this new board book format, the very youngest readers can learn about one of America's icons in the series's signature lively, conversational way. The short text focuses on drawing inspiration from these iconic heroes, and includes an interactive element and factual tidbits that young kids will be able to connect with. This volume tells the story of Martin Luther King, Jr., the civil rights leader.

I Am Brave

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A Little Book about Jane Goodall

The littlest readers can learn about Jane Goodall in this board book version of the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World biography.

This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. In this new board book format, the very youngest readers can learn about one of America's icons in the series's signature lively, conversational style. The short text focuses on drawing inspiration from these iconic heroes, and includes an interactive element and factual tidbits that young kids will be able to connect with. This volume tells the story of Jane Goodall, the famous conservationist and chimpanzee expert.

I Am Caring

Includes 6 books: Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Sacagawea, Amelia Earhart, Jane Goodall, Harriet Tubman

Brad Meltzer; Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

I Am Jane Goodall

Brad Meltzer; Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

I Am Albert Einstein

Brad Meltzer; Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

I Am Amelia Earhart

Brad Meltzer; Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

I Am Harriet Tubman

Brad Meltzer; Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

I Am Jane Goodall

Brad Meltzer; Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

I Am Sacagawea

Brad Meltzer; Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

I Am Albert Einstein

Brad Meltzer; Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

I Am Muhammad Ali (Ordinary People Change the World)

Brad Meltzer; Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

I Am Abraham Lincoln

Brad Meltzer; Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

I Am Helen Keller

Brad Meltzer; Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

I Am Amelia Earhart

Brad Meltzer; Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

I Am Jackie Robinson

Brad Meltzer; Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

I Am Lucille Ball

Brad Meltzer; Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

I Am Jane Goodall

Brad Meltzer; Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

I Am Marie Curie

Brad Meltzer; Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

I Am Jim Henson

Brad Meltzer; Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

I Am Amelia Earhart

Brad Meltzer; Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

I Am Jackie Robinson

Brad Meltzer; Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

I Am Brave

Brad Meltzer; Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

I Am Caring

Brad Meltzer; Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

I Am Amelia Earhart

Brad Meltzer; Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

I Am Jane Goodall

Brad Meltzer; Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

I Am Lucille Ball

Brad Meltzer; Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

I Am Abraham Lincoln