Pocahontas
This Native American princess acted as a peacemaker between her people and the early American settlers.
George Washington
A thrilling portrait in leadership, this man served his country as patriot, soldier and President.
Galileo
Galileo was an extraordinary genius of astronomy that had the integrity to tell the truth he discovered about the universe.
Marco Polo
Marco Polo was an astonishing explorer with a vision that took him to India, China, and many other exotic lands far from Italy.
Benjamin Franklin
Curiosity led to his remarkable achievements as a scientist, inventor, diplomat, and shaper of the Constitution.
Florence Nightingale
Caring for the poor and sick, a young English woman left a life of privilege for a life of service.
Thomas Edison
Persistence, hard work, and sacrifice catapult Thomas Edison to become one of the world's greatest inventors.
Harriet Tubman
A woman of courage, who escaped slavery then became a modern-day Moses, bravely led others to freedom.
Helen Keller
With the help of a patient teacher, Helen was successful in overcoming obstacles of deafness and blindness.
The Wright Brothers
Perseverance was rewarded when two brothers launched the world into a new age of powered flight.
