About This Book
Reach for this book when your child expresses frustration with a difficult task or wonders if their small ideas actually matter. It is a powerful remedy for the 'I can't do it' mindset, offering a wide lens on human achievement across centuries and disciplines. By profiling 100 diverse figures, from ancient philosophers like Aristotle to modern innovators like Mark Zuckerberg, the book illustrates that progress is built on persistence and curiosity. This DK guide is a visual powerhouse that distills complex life stories into manageable, engaging snapshots. It emphasizes emotional resilience and the spark of imagination, making it an ideal choice for elementary and middle schoolers who are beginning to explore their own identities and talents. Parents will appreciate how it frames history not as a series of dry dates, but as a collection of human choices that changed the course of the world.
