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Boys Who Made a Difference

By Michelle Roehm McCann

How did these remarkable young dreamers turn bold ideas into world-changing action?

inspiring · informative · empowering · thought-provoking

Genres

Non-fiction Biography History

What is Boys Who Made a Difference about?

Meet remarkable young men who followed their passions and helped change the world. This collection introduces readers to figures such as Mozart, Nelson Mandela, Vidal Sassoon, Bob Dylan, Tony Hawk and Matt Groening, showing how their talents and determination shaped history and culture. It also profiles young people making a difference today, including mountaineer John Collinson and environmental campaigner Alec Loorz. Their stories explore courage, creativity and perseverance, encouraging readers to believe in their ideas and consider how they might contribute to the world.

About the author

Michelle Roehm McCann is an award-winning writer, editor and art director who creates inspiring books for children. She is best known for Girls Who Rocked the World and More Girls Who Rocked the World, which celebrate remarkable women from history and today. Michelle enjoys discovering amazing stories and encouraging young readers to learn, dream and make a difference.

Pages

256 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2018

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