Mark Weakland

Astronaut Neil Armstrong couldn't be held down by Earth's gravity. As the first person to step foot on the moon, Neil took the US space program to new heights. But before he did that, he had humble boyhood jobs-cutting lawns, cleaning ovens, washing airplanes-and plenty of adventures, including building a wind tunnel in his parents' basement! This playful story shows young readers that not even the sky is the limit for their own dreams.

"Engaging text and fun illustrations tell the story of Martin Luther King Jr.'s childhood"-- Provided by the publisher.

Walt Disney forever changed the world when he made his animation and entertainment dreams come true. For millions of people, "Disney" and "magic" are inextricably connected. But what was Walt like as a child? He fed his imagination by going to parades and plays, riding pigs around the farmyard, painting and drawing ... but he also worked hard to help support his parents and siblings. Filled with creative energy, this story will inspire readers to...

"Compare and contrast the different duck-billed dinosaurs to see which ones were the fastest, strongest, and smartest."-- Provided by publisher.

"Compare and contrast the different horned dinosaurs to see which ones were the fastest, strongest, and smartest."-- Provided by publisher.

"Compare and contrast the different two-legged, meat-eating dinosaurs to see which ones were the fastest, strongest, and smartest"-- Provided by publisher.

Wilma Rudolph became a great American athlete. But do you know what she was like as a child? From battling polio to playing basketball, Wilma was a determined and strong child. This playful story of her childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.