Eleanor Roosevelt was truly a modern First Lady. She supported her husband, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, when he was stricken with polio. She supported Americans through the hard times of the Great Depression. She worked to uphold the rights of all people, but especially the rights of women and African-Americans. But it was her compassion for people all over the world that changed the role of First Lady forever.
Harriet Tubman was born into slavery. As she grew up, she longed to be free. Using the Underground Railroad, she ran away to the North, where slavery was illegal. But then she risked her life by going back and helping hundreds of other slaves escape. Later, she went on to fight for a woman's right to vote. Read about this remarkable woman and her fight for the freedom and the rights of others.
Mother Teresa decided as a young girl that she wanted to spend her life helping others. She became a nun and traveled halfway around the world to India. There, in the slums of the big cities, Mother Teresa began to care for the poorest of the poor. She nursed the sick and the dying, helped the homeless, and took care of the orphaned children. Read how her love and determination came to inspire millions of people around the world to help care for those in need.
Nelson Mandela grew up in South Africa at a time when the country had unfair laws that discriminated against people because of their race. As a young man, he joined the struggle to have these laws changed. He would spend twenty-seven years of his life locked up in prison for speaking out. But he never lost hope. After his release in 1990, he was elected as President of South Africa in the country's first free election. Reade how one man helped achieve the impossible dream of a peaceful multi-racial nation.
Mahatma Gandhi was so shy as a young lawyer in India that he sometimes was unable to speak. Yet, later in his life, Gandhi found the power and strength to lead the people of India as they struggled to end poverty, injustice, and the oppressive British rule in their country. Gandhi's slight frame belied the power that was within him. His power came not from violence, but from peaceful protest. Gandhi's message of peace would liberate his country and help change the world.
The second release in the Joy Cowley CD Collection, the Red Set Audio Support features the stories of Joy Cowley in her own voice! Listen as Joy reads all 15 titles from the Red Set, including stories from Mrs. Wishy-Washy, Mr. Wishy-Washy, Hairy Bear, Sloppy Tiger, Mr. Whisper, and Huggles.
Celebrate the office of the President with this special package from the Hameray Biography Series. This set includes all three titles in the series that feature a U.S. President. Purchase all three at once to begin your presidential collection for Presidents Day! Set contains 1 copy of each of the following titles: