Books in ValueTales series

Retells the story of Louis Pasteur, whose unwavering belief in the concept of germs led to a cure for rabies.

Focuses on Helen Keller's determination to hear, see, and speak and her equal determination to help others with handicaps similar to her own.

Follows Charles Dickens' rise from childhood poverty to world fame as an author through his powers of perception and imagination

A biography of a young cancer patient with an artificial leg who determined to run 5300 miles across Canada in his own Marathon of Hope in order to raise money for cancer research.

Describes the boyhood and career of the inventor of the telephone and teacher of the deaf, emphasizing the importance of discipline in his life

A brief biography of Abraham Lincoln emphasizing the importance of respect of his life.

Describes the early life and musical career of Beethoven, showing how his performance and composition after deafness were ways of giving back to the world the love and encouragement he had received

Discusses the work of the English woman whose pioneering efforts in improving the lot of prisoners were based on the premise that prisoners' behaviour would improve if they were treated more kindly.

A brief biography emphasizing the value of adventure in the life of the Shoshoni Indian woman who acted as a guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition.

The life of seafarer Captain James Cook, whose boldness in dangerous situations made him a great navigator and explorer

Follows the life of the English politician, whose strong leadership brought him success and world-wide admiration.

Describes the patient efforts of the Wright brothers to build a flying machine.