Publisher's Synopsis
What leads some children to become so incredibly successful?
Follow the childhoods of 7 people who grew up to be world-changing adults. See if you can recognize some of these characteristics in your own children. See what set these children apart from most others. What sparks in their childhoods lit such flames of passion in their lives?
What kind of childhoods, educations, and families did they have? What led them to their outstanding accomplishments? Was it Intelligence? Fortitude? Confidence? Passion? Luck? All of the above? Or was it something else?
Enjoy these seven fascinating, but little-known stories. Follow each of these children through that brief period of life where life-long personalities are formed. Discover what turned them into world-changing icons of modern history. For example, how did little Thomas become "Edison" or Albert become "Einstein"?
These short stories give surprising glimpses into the young lives of seven incredibly successful people, revealing the behaviors, curiosities and passions that lead to their great accomplishments.
- Perfect for parents to understand their children.
- Perfect for children to understand their potential.
Praise for Children Who Changed the World
"What a joy it was to read!! The best part was sharing bits with my 11-year-old. I loved this book!"
"I thought this book was fascinating! It was full of really interesting, short snippets of stories that gave us a glimpse into the events that shaped these children's curiosity and passions. After reading, I really couldn't wait to share with others."
"Interesting book. There are a lot of traits these geniuses have in common. A good read for middle schoolers. This book will pique their interests to get more information."
"This book is an interesting read for at least two reasons. First, it is a birds-eye view of the lives of seven unique geniuses presented from a different perspective, and second, it provides an introduction for children in elementary and middle school classrooms to learn about and research these intellectual giants."
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