Books in Pull Ahead Books _ Biographies series

Brief biography of Jimmy Carter, a former president of the United States and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.

How old was the Dalai Lama when he became the leader of Tibet? Why did the Dalai Lama leave Tibet to live in India? When did the Dalai Lama win the Nobel Peace Prize? Find out in this introduction to the life of the 14th Dalai Lama and how he demonstrated the compassion throughout his life.

How did Jimmy Carter help people? What jobs did he have before he became president? How did Jimmy show friendship toward others? Read this book to discover the answers!

Why Rosa Parks was arrested in 1955? How sitting on a bus could require courage? Why Rosa Parks is called the mother of the civil rights movement? Read this book to discover the answers!

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Introduces the specialized racing cars known as Formula One, describing various parts and how they help the cars move quickly.

How did Jane Goodall became an expert on chimpanzees? What surprising things did she learn about wild chimpanzees in Africa?How does Jane help to protect chimpanzees?Read this book to discover the answers!

What did Mother Teresa want to be when she was 12 years old? How did Mother Teresa help the poor? Why did Mother Teresa win the Nobel Peace Prize? Find out in this introduction to the life of Mother Teresa and how she demonstrated caring throughout her life.

Why was Nelson Mandela jailed for twenty-seven years? How did Nelson Mandela helped to bring peace to South Africa? How did Nelson Mandela become the first black president of South Africa? Find out in this introduction to the life of Nelson Mandela and how he demonstrated persistence throughout his life.

An introduction to the life of Galileo Galilei and now he demonstrated the value of inquiry and the character trait of inquisitiveness throughout his life.

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Do you know… • how Gandhi used peaceful ways to make changes? • how Gandhi helped poor people in India? • how Gandhi helped India become a free country?

Where was Roberto Clemente born? How did he help people in Nicaragua after an earthquake? What is Roberto Clemente Sports City? Read this book to discover the answers!