Courageous People from Texas Who Changed the World
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Board Book · Ages 5–6 · 2019

Courageous People from Texas Who Changed the World

Written by Heidi Poelman · Illustrated by Kyle Kershner

Part of the Little Heroes series

Discover the brave Texans who shaped history with courage and determination.

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16 pages· ~920L
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Bookroo's summary

Meet the fearless Texans who changed the world, from Sam Houston's leadership to Selena Quintanilla-Pérez's determination. This vibrant journey introduces young readers to heroes like Stephen Austin, Sandra Day O'Connor, and J.J. Watt. Each page reveals their inspiring contributions and includes a memorable quote, inviting children to explore the legacy of these remarkable figures. What impact did these courageous individuals have on Texas and beyond? Dive into their stories and find out.

From the publisher

From the fearless leadership of Sam Houston to the determination of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, Courageous People from Texas Who Changed the World is a young child’s first introduction to the brave people from their home state who made a difference.

Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of more than a dozen courageous Texans: Stephen Austin, Sam Houston, Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson, the Bush Family, Sandra Day O’Connor, Ann Richards, Buddy Holly, Barbara Jordan, Selena Quintanilla-Perez, Vickie Gutierrez, and J. J. Watt. A quote from each hero is included on each spread along with colorful, delightful artwork.

At a glance
Format
Board book
Pages
16
Reading age
5–6
Audience
Board
Lexile
~920L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~6
F&P level
~V
Publication
Published
June 1, 2019
First published
July 1, 2019
Publisher
Familius
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781641701501
LCCN
2019932217

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