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Teen Trailblazers - 30 Daring Boys Whose Dreams Changed the World

Teen Trailblazers - 30 Daring Boys Whose Dreams Changed the World

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The impossible is possible when kids dare to dream big!Discover the courageous kids who aimed high and made a difference! Every great scientist, activist, writer, and inventor started out as a child with a dream. With illustrations by Vesna Asanovic, Jennifer Calvert's Teen Trailblazers: 30 Daring Boys Whose Dreams Changed the World explores the stories of 30 of these remarkable kids, whose passions led to lifesaving medical treatments, revolutionary inventions, and history-making achievements. From groundbreaking innovators like Boyan Slat and the Wright brothers; to powerful advocates like Nelson Mandela, Harvey Milk, and David Hogg; and creative minds like Walt Disney, Fred Rogers, and John and Hank Green, each one turned his dreams for a better world into reality.Dive into the amazing adventures, intrepid efforts, and hard-won victories of trailblazers such as:

- Louis Braille- Wilbur & Orville Wright- Mohandas Gandhi- Jonas Salk- David Attenborough- Barack Obama- Satoshi Tajiri- Lin-Manuel Miranda- Jaques Cousteau- Boyan Slatand other ordinary boys who dared to do incredible, impossible, and inspiring things.

8.15 x 9.45 128 pages

Written by Jennifer Calvert and illustrated by Vesna Asanovic.

Ages 12-18 years

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

JENNIFER CALVERT is a writer and editor with a deep love for books, particularly those highlighting inspiring young women. She is the author of "Teen Trailblazers" and enjoys relaxing with a cat and a good hardcover.

Vesna Asanovic is a Toronto-based artist and illustrator (BDes) known for her digital work featuring bold, bright colors and graphic shapes. She often finds inspiration while sketching outdoors.

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