New Releases by Maura D. Shaw

Ten Amazing People shows kids that spiritual people can have an exciting impact on the world around them.

Ten Amazing People uses vibrant pictures, fascinating profiles, and a wealth of intriguing information to bring to life the passion and actions of some of the past century's greatest leaders.

Through thought, deed, and determined spiritual lives, these amazing people changed our world for the better. Coming from different backgrounds and faiths, representing different cultures and countries from around the globe, all of them had one thing in common: the belief that they had the power to make a difference by helping other people.

This important and inspiring book is for children, parents, teachers, and librarians who care about what these ten amazing people cared about-peace among nations, protecting the environment, helping the poor and disadvantaged, racial equality, and making the world a better place. Ideal for character education.

• Black Elk • Dorothy Day • Malcolm X • Mahatma Gandhi • Martin Luther King, Jr. • Janusz Korczak • Mother Teresa of Calcutta • Albert Schweitzer • Thich Nhat Hanh • Desmond Tutu

This engaging introduction to Black Elk will show you how one person can accomplish big things.

This colorful book introduces you to the world of Black Elk, one of the most amazing people of the twentieth century. You will learn about Black Elk's life?from his childhood in the American West to his efforts to teach the world about his people's religion and culture, preserving the Native American way of life?and his belief that we all have the power to make the world a better place. Through enjoyable biography, activities inspired by Black Elk's values and beliefs, and his own words, you will see how one person can have a positive influence on the world.