by Heidi Poelman (Author), Kyle Kershner (Illustrator)
From the grit of Fannie Sperry Steele and the Greenough sisters to the thrilling tenacity of Evel Knievel, Courageous People from Montana Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the amazing and brave people from Montana who made a difference.
Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of more than a dozen courageous Montanans: Running Eagle, Granville Stuart, Lena Mattausch and Bridget Shea, Jeannette Rankin, Fannie Sperry Steele and the Greenough sisters, A. B. Guthrie, Mike Mansfield, Alma Smith Jacobs, Evel Knievel, and Jack Homer. A quote from each hero is included on each spread along with colorful, delightful artwork.
Author Biography
Heidi is the author of the Little Heroes series, Jesus Worked Miracles, A is for Abinadi, A is for Adam, I Can Love Like Jesus, The Two-Minute Secret to Staying in Love, and A Mother's Greatest Gift. She particularly enjoys writing about inspiring people and ways to strengthen families, and she lives with her husband Scott and their four bright-eyed children.
Kyle Kershner has loved drawing since he was a tot. He graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in sequential art and spends his days doing what he loves most: illustrating children's books and making kid-friendly art.