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History's Youngest Heroes

Brief Description
This is the story of fearless activists, brilliant inventors, champion athletes, gifted creators, and inspiring leaders. It is the story of tremendous trailblazers who have influenced change with their passion, courage, and determination, and whose inspirational actions and groundbreaking achievements have shaken the world. Stunningly illustrated... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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A collection of inspiring true stories about incredible young people who have shaped the world we live in.

A collection of inspiring true stories about incredible young people who have shaped the world we live in.

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This is the story of fearless activists, brilliant inventors, champion athletes, gifted creators, and inspiring leaders. It is the story of tremendous trailblazers who have influenced change with their passion, courage, and determination, and whose inspirational actions and groundbreaking achievements have shaken the world.

Stunningly illustrated and wonderfully written, this incredible collection contains the true stories of 50 young heroes, including:

  • Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai, who stood up for girls' right to education.
  • French educator Louis Braille, who changed how blind people read.
  • Brazilian football legend Pele, who won the World Cup three times.
  • Hollywood actress Shirley Temple, who is the youngest actor to win an Oscar.
  • And more!

With wise words from each of the children, fascinating facts, beautiful photographs, and gorgeous art, this powerful gift book will engage, entertain, and inspire future change-makers everywhere.

Other titles in the series include: HerStory and WildLives

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781807081683

Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 March 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sarah Walsh

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 112

About the Author

Tom Adams (Author)
Tom Adams is a children's author who juggles his time between writing books and making television programmes. He was born in Yorkshire but now lives in Kent with his wife and their three teenage sons. When he's not at his desk writing, he's often scribbling ideas for books and TV shows down in his notebook. He likes lots of sports, cooking, walking and playing the guitar but is slowly realising that his children are better than him at most of these things. He dislikes weeding the garden but does it anyway.

Sarah Walsh (Illustrator)
Sarah Walsh grew up in upstate New York. When she was little she was obsessed with animals. So much so that she wanted to be one. Her mom knew this and sewed her an assortment of costumes she could wear all year round. She was also obsessed with drawing and from a very small age knew in her heart she would be an artist someday. If....she worked hard enough and practised. Currently Sarah is an internationally published illustrator with several adult colouring books, children's board books, activity books, and greeting cards under her belt. She lives with her family in Kansas City. Her work and other notions can be found at Sarahwalshmakesthings.com.

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