Here are the stories of 16 dedicated people who forever changed the direction of American life and history. These men and women became outstanding leaders in the areas of politics, social reform, the arts, sports, education, science, business, and entertainment. The short biographies show the early influences in each person's life and the impact he or she has made on our history and culture. Each story has exercises to help you remember the facts, understand the story's many levels, get the main idea, and apply what you have learned. Softcover, 131 pages.
