Description
An inspiring, page-turning biography series for children 7 and up, to meet Christians whose courage and leadership changed the world.
In this fun, engaging biography series, each book celebrates eight diverse men and women who followed God's call with courage. Taking risks, breaking new ground, and living out their faith in bold ways.
You will meet: * Sojourner Truth: a freedom seeker who helped other enslaved people to escape to freedom * Lord Shaftesbury: a social reformer who campaigned for better working conditions and who saved young children from being sent out to work * Evangeline Booth: the first female leader of the Salvation Army who received a medal for her work to help soldiers during the First World War * Madam C. J. Walker: an African American business woman and philanthropist who was the first female self-made millionaire in the USA * Billy Graham: an evangelist who preached the gospel all over the world and led millions to Jesus * John Glenn Jr: the first astronaut to orbit Earth, who went on to become a US Senator * Queen Elizabeth II: a queen who faithfully served God and her people * Desmond Tutu: a Bishop who helped bring an end to apartheid in South Africa