by Arthur Comer
"Heroes of Time: Tales of Courage and Wisdom"
Number of Pages: 29
Depiction of Joan’s bravery and strategic mind during the Hundred Years’ War.
Lessons on courage and following one’s convictions.
Mahatma Gandhi's journey from a lawyer in South Africa to the leader of the Indian independence movement.
Emphasis on his non-violent approach to confronting injustice.
Teachings on peace, perseverance, and the power of change through non-violence.
Overview of Martin Luther King Jr.'s role in the American Civil Rights Movement.
Highlight of his famous "I Have a Dream" speech and its impact.
Messages on equality, dreams, and the importance of standing up for what is right
Exploration of Leonardo da Vinci's life as a polymath, including his works in art, science, and engineering.
Focus on his curiosity and the breadth of his inventions and discoveries.
Insights into creativity, curiosity, and the pursuit of knowledge.
Story of Katherine Johnson’s significant contributions to NASA and space exploration.
Her role in calculating flight trajectories for the Apollo moon missions.
Encouraging mathematics, perseverance, and breaking racial and gender barriers.
Introduction to Wangari Maathai and the Green Belt Movement in Kenya.
Her efforts in environmental conservation and women’s rights.
Inspiration to care for the environment, activism, and empowering communities.
The life of Nelson Mandela, focusing on his fight against apartheid and his presidency in South Africa.
Emphasizing his long imprisonment and forgiving nature upon release.
Lessons on leadership, forgiveness, and resilience.