Book Series · 10 Books

Leaders Doing Headstands Books

In order from When Martin Luther King Jr. Wore Roller Skates to When Cesar Chavez Climbed the Umbrella Tree.

The Leaders Doing Headstands series is a set of 10 picture books by Mark Weakland, published between 2016 and 2019. Written for ages 6–12, most books run about 30 pages.

When Amelia Earhart Built a Roller Coaster

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$2865

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 6–12 · 2016

When Martin Luther King Jr. Wore Roller Skates

By Mark Weakland, Patrick Ballesteros (Illustrator)

Discover the playful childhood of a future civil rights leader.

32 pages· 1,157 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

Library Binding

Summary: Explore the childhood of Martin Luther King Jr., a boy who loved roller skating and sports. This story reveals the fun-loving side of a future leader, inspiring young readers to dream big and achieve greatness. What shaped the child who would one day change the world?

The complete set

Leaders Doing Headstands Series

10 books · Published 2016–2019

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$2865

When Martin Luther King Jr. Wore Roller Skates

Picture Book · Ages 6–12 · 2016

Discover the playful childhood of a future civil rights leader.

Series

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$2912

When Amelia Earhart Built a Roller Coaster

Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2016

Discover young Amelia's adventurous spirit before she soared the skies.

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$2912

When Thomas Edison Fed Someone Worms

Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2016

Discover young Thomas Edison's curious adventures and creative spirit.

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$2865

When Wilma Rudolph Played Basketball

Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2016

A young girl overcomes polio to chase her dreams on the basketball court.

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$2865

When Rosa Parks Went Fishing

Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2017

Discover the childhood that shaped a civil rights icon.

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$2912

When Walt Disney Rode a Pig

Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2017

Discover the childhood that fueled Walt Disney's magical dreams.

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$2865

When Neil Armstrong Built a Wind Tunnel

Picture Book · Ages 6–12 · 2017

From humble beginnings to the moon, discover a journey beyond limits.

When Hillary Rodham Clinton Played Ice Hockey

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$2865

When Hillary Rodham Clinton Played Ice Hockey

Picture Book · Ages 6–12 · 2017

Discover young Hillary's journey from childhood dreams to political icon.

When Ruth Bader Ginsburg Chewed 100 Sticks of Gum

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$2912

When Ruth Bader Ginsburg Chewed 100 Sticks of Gum

Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 2018

Discover how a young girl became a champion for equality and justice.

When Cesar Chavez Climbed the Umbrella Tree

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$2722

When Cesar Chavez Climbed the Umbrella Tree

Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019

Discover young Cesar Chavez's journey from hardship to hope.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Leaders Doing Headstands series?

There are 10 books in the Leaders Doing Headstands series. It began with When Martin Luther King Jr. Wore Roller Skates in 2016, and the newest book, When Cesar Chavez Climbed the Umbrella Tree, was published in 2019.