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.
Anne Frank got a special gift for her thirteenth birthday: a diary. During World War II, Anne's family was forced to go into hiding because they were Jewish. The years that Anne spent in hiding were terrifying and lonely. She recorded all of her fears and worries in her diary, but she also wrote honestly and with love. Anne's diary has become famous around the world. Anne's life was cut short, but the truth and emotion of her diary mean that her story will never be forgotten.
Princess Diana began her life as a shy and unhappy young girl. Yet she grew up to become a princess who was to be loved and respected by people everywhere. Diana's quiet and loving nature led her into charity work around the world. She wasn't afraid to work on tough issues like AIDS awareness. She spoke out against the use of land mines and did a lot to help its victims. Her tragic death in a car crash in 1997 stunned the world. Her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, continue to work hard to keep their mother's legacy alive.
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.
Dr. Jane Goodall is one of the world’s most famous scientists, having studied chimpanzees in Africa for over 50 years. Her discoveries have transformed the way we think about these fascinating creatures. Throughout the course of her life, she has tirelessly worked to raise awareness about wild animals in Africa, and the people who are trying to save them. Read about her heartwarming work, and how she has become a hero to millions of animal-lovers around the world.
The third release in the Joy Cowley CD Collection, the Orange Set Audio Support features the stories of Joy Cowley in her own voice! Listen as Joy reads all 15 titles from the Orange Set, including stories from Little Sister and Big Brother, Barbie Lamb, Pen and Pencil, the Gruesomes, and Little Oscar.