Life Stories

Franklin Delano Roosevelt led the United States during the Great Depression and the Second World War and holds the distinction for being the president with the longest time in office in United State history. This book teaches readers about Roosevelt's life from his childhood and his ongoing struggle with polio, and through his challenging presidency. This biography highlights Roosevelt's life and emphasizes the strength to be found in overcoming adversity.

Martin Luther King Jr. was a galvanizing force in the Civil Rights Movement. This book follows King's life from his childhood growing up in the segregated South to his work with the church, his speeches, and his principles of civil disobedience. The book is not only an informative biography, but also teaches the value of speaking out against injustice.