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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 1955 Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks dared to stand up for herself and other African Americans by refusing to give up her seat on a public bus to a white man. As a result she helped launch the country's Civil Rights Movement. Her story is told in this third entry of #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Meltzer's biography series. Full color.

"A picture book biography about television icon Fred Rogers"--

"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 be one of the greatest scientists the world...

When Brad Meltzer welcomed his first child into the world, he started keeping a list of heroes whose virtues and talents he wanted his son to share when he grew up. Heroes for my son is a collection of 52 extraordinary men and women, some celebrated across the globe and some lesser-known, but each in their own right a hero. The book includes short vignettes, quotations, and black and white photos of each hero.

Examines the life and career of "John Lewis, known for his role in the civil rights movement--having helped organize the March on Washington and the Selma Voting Rights March--and for his lifelong dedication to public service as a member of the House of Representatives. [He] was never afraid to get in good trouble"--Publisher marketing.

A first-person presentation of the life and career of comedian and studio head Lucille Ball.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer brings together a remarkable group of heroes with one thing in common: they were ordinary people who became extraordinary. A perfect companion to girl power collections like Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls, Rachel Ignotofsky's Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World, and Vashti Harrison's Little Leaders, Heroes for My Daughter is a necessary addition for children, parents, teachers,...

"This picture book biography follows Dolly Parton from her humble beginnings to her rise as a country music star, reading advocate, and philanthropist"--

"A biography of Martin Luther King Jr. that tells the story of how he used nonviolence to lead the civil rights movement"--