Book Series · 8 Books

People Who Shaped Our World Books

In order from Gloria's Voice to Queen of Physics.

The People Who Shaped Our World series is a set of 8 picture books by Laurie Wallmark, published between 2017 and 2020. Written for ages 4–10, most books run about 50 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1597

Book #2 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Gloria's Voice

By Aura Lewis

A young girl becomes a voice for equality, inspiring a movement.

40 pages· 1,096 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

4.4/7 Bookroo

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In reading order

People Who Shaped Our World Series

8 books · Published 2017–2020

#2 in Series

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$1597

Gloria's Voice

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A young girl becomes a voice for equality, inspiring a movement.

#4 in Series

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$1797

Hedy Lamarr's Double Life

Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2019

Discover the secret life of a movie star turned wartime inventor.

#7 in Series

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$1697

Patricia's Vision

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2020

A visionary doctor defies odds to restore sight and make medical history.

#8 in Series

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$1899

The Boy Who Thought Outside the Box

Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2020

Discover the origins of video games with the inventor who transformed TVs into gaming consoles.

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$1797

Grace Hopper

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2017

Discover the trailblazing journey of a woman who taught computers to 'speak English' and broke all the rules.

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$1797

A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019

Discover the poetic journey of a trailblazing voice in urban America.

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$1597

A Girl Called Genghis Khan

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019

A girl defies threats to pursue her passion for sports.

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$1797

Queen of Physics

Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2019

A girl defies societal norms to become a pioneering physicist, battling prejudice along the way.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the People Who Shaped Our World series?

There are 8 books in the People Who Shaped Our World series. It began with Grace Hopper in 2017, and the newest book, The Boy Who Thought Outside the Box, was published in 2020.