Telling the true stories of famous people's childhoods, this book inspires kids to think big and humanizes historical figures in a new and fresh way.-CNN Underscored
These reads aren't just educational, they're inspiring - they remind us all that we're never too young to start dreaming! Plus - they're a great resource for school projects!-YAYOMG.com
In accessible but never patronizing prose, Stevenson sketches the stories of her subjects' childhoods, deftly setting the scene for each one and providing informative details, engaging quotes, and sometimes humorous anecdotes.-Mombian
Praise for the Kid Legends series:
Engaging and empowering.-YAYOMG.com, on Kid Activists by Robin Stevenson
Kids will be drawn in.-Chicago Parent, on Kid Activists by Robin Stevenson
The vivid details of each activist's story, combined with vibrant illustrations, demonstrate that every civil rights hero and popular firebrand started out as children, just like the rest of us.-School Library Journal, on Kid Activists by Robin Stevenson
A great way to encourage kids who already love science to pursue their interests as well as to show kids who are not motivated by traditional schooling that there are many paths to greatness.-American Scientist Magazine, on Kid Scientists by David Stabler
For your budding astrophysicist, inventor, doctor, environmentalist, or mathematician, Kid Scientists will open her eyes with mini-bios of interesting and accomplished people.- Terri Schlichenmeyer, The Bookworm Sez, on Kid Scientists by David Stabler
Outstanding... Inspiring and entertaining.-Booklist, starred review, on Kid Athletes by David Stabler
A heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats-not to mention all the rest-started out as children too.-Kirkus Reviews, on Kid Artists by David Stabler
Just like history class, only hilarious.-Tim Federle, author of Better Nate Than Ever, on Kid Presidents by David Stabler
Full of real information, but the author made it fun and funny.-Michael, age 9, on Kid Authors by David Stabler
