Presents the biography of Anne Frank, including the historical events which forced her to hide with her family in an attic in Nazi-occupied Holland for two years.

"Dolores Huerta saw that the children she taught were coming to school hungry. She realized that their parents needed help. She organized labor unions, led strikes, and formed boycotts to help farm workers fight for the rights they deserved. Learn more about Dolores and her leadership in the labor and civil rights movements"--Back cover.

Presents a brief biography of John Lewis who knew that treating someone differently because of the color of their skin was unfair and wrong, and in his early 20s, he decided to do something about it. He would become one of the most influential leaders in the civil rights movement, and continues that work today.

"Mohamed Salah is known for his speed, smarts, and goal-scoring skills. He dazzles the international soccer world with his athletic moves. He also shines by giving back to his small Egyptian village. Learn more about Mohamed and why people call him "The Pharaoh"--Back cover.

Growing up, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was no stranger to being treated unfairly. After all, she was female and Jewish--two groups that faced discrimination at the time. But Ruth worked hard in school, finished first in her class, and eventually became only the second woman on the U.S. Supreme Court. She continues to stand up for the underdog, including fighting for women's rights and fair treatment of workers.

Shawnee leader Tecumseh was born at a time when white settlers were moving westward across the United States and making their homes on Native American lands. Tecumseh rallied the Native American people to defend their lands. But he also dreamed of peace and worked to unite all Native Americans into a single confederacy. He did not live to see his dream become a reality, but his deeds as a warrior and statesman live on.

"The first black First Lady in U.S. history (and one of the most beloved), Michelle Obama brought intelligence and passion to her role. Readers will learn how her years as a daughter, student, lawyer, wife, and mother shaped her into the influential education, healthy living, and women's rights advocate she is today"--

"Steven Spielberg has changed the cinematic world with his hugely popular films. Testing out new technology, telling dramatic stories, and collaborating with successful directors, actors, and producers helped build Spielberg's reputation as a director and producer"--