Footwork Candlewick Biographies The Story

An engaging volume that will encourage both budding scientists and anyone intr... An engaging volume that will encourage both budding scientists and anyone intrigued by the creative process. -- Kirkus Reviews Here is the story of the ambitious young man who brought life-changing ideas to America despite the obstructive efforts of... more

Smith tells Sophie s inspiring story with a buoyant sense of wonder fitting fo... Smith tells Sophie s inspiring story with a buoyant sense of wonder fitting for a woman who was happiest in the air. Her accomplishments and passion for flight are brought beautifully to life by Tavares. -- Booklist (starred review) Take to the skies... more

This impressive picture book will delight young readers as it gives a sense of... This impressive picture book will delight young readers as it gives a sense of this remarkable woman and the times in which she lived. -- School Library Journal (starred review) An inspiring biography of a woman who rose from a bleak world of poverty... more