Sometimes, the people who change our world are not older adults seasoned by years of experience. Sometimes, the ones who matter are still young when they burst onto the scene, and their passion and talent compensate for their relative youth.

Welcome to 16 Extraordinary Young Americans. Each of the individuals profiled in this hi-lo reader first made his or her mark at a young age, often going on to even greater glory and accomplishments. Part of the acclaimed Extraordinary Americans series, 16 Extraordinary Young Americans is a hi-lo reader with a difference. Yes, your students will be engaged by the short profiles, each of which includes background notes, vocabulary lists, answers, and a bibliography.  But they will also come to understand the profound impact young Americans past and present have had on our society.

This eye-opening volume introduces your students to mini-biographies of:

• Benjamin West, Artist 
• Phillis Wheatley, Poet
• Maria Mitchell, Astronomer 
• Allen Jay, Underground Railroad "Conductor" 
• Mary Jane Dilworth, Teacher 
• Orion Howe, Civil Rights Activist 
• Wilma Rudolph, Olympic Athlete 
• Melba Pattillo, Civil Rights Activist
• S.E. Hinton, Author 
• Midori, Violinist 
• Ryan White, AIDS Spokesperson 
• Trevor Ferrell, Activist for the Homeless
• Samantha Smith, Peace Ambassador
• Tiger Woods, Golfer
• Jason Gaes, Cancer Survivor 
• Gregory R. Smith, Children's Rights Advocate