Author : Nancy Lobb
Publisher : 16 Extraordinary
ISBN 13 : 9780825162831
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (628 download)
Book Synopsis 16 Extraordinary Young Americans by : Nancy Lobb
Download or read book 16 Extraordinary Young Americans written by Nancy Lobb and published by 16 Extraordinary. This book was released on 2007-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, you will read the stories of 16 young Americans who made extraordinary contributions to our nation while in their teens (or even younger). These stories include: Benjamin West, artist; Phillis Wheatley, poet; Maria Mitchell, astronomer; Allen Jay, Underground Railroad "conductor"; Mary Jane Dilworth, teacher; Orion Howe, Civil War drummer boy; Wilma Rudolph, Olympic athlete; Melba Pattillo, Civil Rights activist; S.E. Hinton, author; Midori, violinist; Ryan White, Aids spokesperson; Trevor Ferrell, activist for the homeless; Samantha Smith, peace ambassador; Tiger Woods, golfer; Jason Gates, cancer survivor; Gregory R. Smith, children's rights advocate.