Editorial Review
SLJ Review of Legendary Lives
An eclectic mix of famous people is introduced in these colorful volumes.
Rear Admiral Grace Hopper wrote the first computer manual. Blind and deaf from a severe illness, Helen Keller acquired a college education and advocated for the disabled. Despite suffering at the hands of segregationists, John Lewis became a congressman fighting for freedom. Leonardo da Vinci became a great Renaissance artist and engineer, baseball player Roberto Clemente had three thousand hits, and Sacagawea assisted explorers Lewis and Clark.
Two-page spreads of colorful drawings and short texts highlight key moments in the subjects’ lives. Readers will be eager to learn more.
VERDICT: These attractive volumes will be appreciated by young readers, and selectors should consider