Jones, Brenn

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Learning about resilience from the life of Lance Armstrong

2002
Describes the life of American bicycle racing champion Lance Armstrong, including his victories in the Tour de France and his resilience in fighting cancer.

Learning about equal rights from the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

2002
Describes the life and career of Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, describing her more than thirty years of work for the equal rights of women and men.

Learning about achievement from the life of Maya Angelou

2002
A biography of writer Maya Angelou, discussing her early life in Stamps, Arkansas, her move to San Francisco, her involvement in the Civil Rights movement, and her success as an author.

Learning about public service from the life of John F. Kennedy, Jr.

2002
Provides information about the life of John F. Kennedy, Jr., and discusses his dedication to public service and his work to help the poor and disabled.

Learning about teamwork from the lives of Hillary and Norgay

2002
Simple text and photographs teach young readers about the importance of teamwork, using the experiences of mountain climbers Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, who worked together to climb the world's highest mountain.

Learning about love from the life of Mother Teresa

2002
Examines the life of Mother Teresa, a nun who devoted herself to working with the poor and dying in India.
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