The Kid Who Changed the World
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010 · Est. 12 min read-aloud

The Kid Who Changed the World

Written by Andy Andrews

Discover how small actions can ripple into world-changing impacts.

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40 pages· 1,508 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud· ~670L
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Bookroo's summary

Meet Norman, a boy whose future in agriculture saves billions. But was it really him, or others like Henry Wallace and George Washington Carver, who sparked change? Explore how every action, no matter how small, can create a ripple effect, transforming lives across generations. With new illustrations and Susan Carver's story, this tale inspires children to believe in their power to make a difference. Who will be the next kid to change the world?

From the publisher

The bestselling book now featuring revised content and new illustrations!The Kid Who Changed the World tells the story of Norman Borlaug, who would one day grow up and use his knowledge of agriculture to save the lives of two billion people. Two billion! Norman changed the world! Or was it Vice President Henry Wallace who changed the world? Or maybe it was George Washington Carver? But what about Susan Carver?This engaging story reveals the incredible truth that everything we do matters! Based on his book The Butterfly Effect, Andy’s timeless tale shows children that even the smallest of our actions can make a difference in someone’s life. In turn, that person makes a difference in someone else’s life, and the blessing is passed from person to person. Through each character’s story, readers will see that they, too, can be the kid who changes the world.Now updated with Susan Carver’s story and brand-new illustrations by Phillip Hurst!Features & Benefits: Based on true storiesHelps children understand that everything they do makes a differenceBased on The Butterfly Effect by New York Times bestselling author Andy AndrewsUpdated illustrations by Phillip Hurst

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
1,508
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~670L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
139782
Publication
Published
May 6, 2014
First published
August 27, 2010
Publisher
Tommy Nelson
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781400324330

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