• Published by Gale

These people are the reason children want to grow up to be astronauts, athletes, writers, artists and presidents. The individuals profiled have all been chosen for their exemplary achievements, lasting accomplishments, heroism, brought together in an ideal biographical source for young people.

"A handy source of biographical information in compact form, a useful tool for small or financially challenged libraries."
-- ARBA (American Reference Books Annual) 1999