Great Kids in History

The new and expanded edition of Great Kids in History is a collection of 40 amazing stories of incredible kids who have accomplished many great feats. Throughout history, children have played a significant role in key events. As incredible as it may seem, it was a 14-year-old boy who invented television, and it was a child who discovered the legendary Lost Sea. Read about the incredible Sybil Luddington, the teenage girl who rode more than 40 miles to rally soldiers to defend two towns during the American Revolution. Readers will also be intrigued by the tale of Sacajawea, the courageous Native American teenage girl who led the Lewis and Clark expedition into the vast unknown region of the Pacific Northwest. Read the saga of Anne Frank, the teenage girl who chronicled the events of the war that tore her country apart. Discover how her words have inspired people of all walks of life, including world leaders. These are only some of the incredible stories, demonstrating that despite hardship throughout history, kids can change the world and still create beauty. Great Kids in History invites you to learn about children who have changed the future for the better. Thus, the stories in this book will inspire, entertain, and amuse readers of all ages. This new expanded edition chronicles the lives of more children who made history and rose to face many challenges. These and many other wonderful stories will entertain and educate readers of all ages for years to come.