"Amelia Earhart was one of America's most famous pilots. But do yo know what she was like as a child? From running on the river bluffs and playing football to building a roller coaster, Amelia Earhart was an active and confident child. These traits helped her become a famous female aviator" -- Page [4] cover.

"Martin Luther King Jr. led the American Civil Rights Movement. But do you know what he was like as a child? From roller skaing to playing basketball in his neighborhood, Martin was a fun-loving child who wasn't afraid to stand up to bullies. These traits helpe him achieve greatness as a civil rights leader in the United States" -- Page [4] cover.

No discussion of the Civil Rights Movement is complete without the story of Rosa Parks. But what was this activist like as a child? Following young Rosa from a fishing creek to a one-room schoolhouse, from her wearing homemade clothes to wondering what "white" water tastes like, readers will be inspired by the experiences that shaped one of the most famous African-Americans in history.

Walt Disney forever changed the world when he made his animation and entertainment dreams come true. For millions of people, "Disney" and "magic" are inextricably connected. But what was Walt like as a child? He fed his imagination by going to parades and plays, riding pigs around the farmyard, painting and drawing ... but he also worked hard to help support his parents and siblings. Filled with creative energy, this story will inspire readers to...

"Ruth Bader Ginsburg led the Supreme Court in style and speech. But do you know what she was like as a child? Strong role models and encouragement to be herself led Ruth to speak her mind and to stand up for equality. Lessons from her childhood helped her become the second-ever female Supreme Court justice of the United States."--

Presents the story of famous civil rights leader, Cesar Chavez, from losing his childhood home to toiling in fields as a migrant worker.