Let’s learn about some amazing people who changed the world! These heroes were brave and stood up for what was right, even when it was hard. Let’s meet them!
William saw something very wrong happening. People from Africa were being taken away as slaves. He knew he had to help stop this. William talked to everyone about how bad the slave ships were. In 1807, the leaders in Great Britain agreed to stop the slave trade, thanks to William’s hard work.
Harriet was a brave girl who didn’t like being told what to do just because of her skin color. In 1849, she ran away to find freedom and helped others do the same. She used a secret path called the Underground Railroad to help people escape to freedom.
Abe saw many people working as slaves in America, and he knew it was wrong. When he became president, he signed a paper in 1863 that said all slaves should be free. Even though some people were angry, Abe stood firm because he knew it was the right thing to do.
Susan wanted to vote just like the boys, but girls weren’t allowed to. She tried to vote and got arrested, but she didn’t give up. Susan spent her life telling everyone that men and women should be treated equally. In 1920, women in America finally got the right to vote.
Gandhi believed in solving problems peacefully. When Great Britain wanted his people to pay for salt, he didn’t fight. Instead, in 1930, he walked 241 miles to the sea to get his own salt. His peaceful march showed people that India should be free, and you don’t need to fight to make a change.
Rosa noticed that children with dark skin had to walk to school while others rode the bus. In 1955, a bus driver told her to give up her seat to a man with light skin. Rosa said “Nope” and went to jail. Many people stopped riding the bus, and after 381 days, the rules were changed.
Martin went shoe shopping with his dad, but they were told to go to the back of the store because of their skin color. Martin dreamed of a world where people were judged by their hearts, not their skin. In 1964, American leaders agreed with Martin’s dream.
Malala loved learning, but in Pakistan, some people said girls shouldn’t go to school. Malala was brave and stood up for her right to learn. In 2014, when she was just 17, she won the Nobel Peace Prize for her courage.
These heroes made a big difference in the world. What kind of hero will you be? If you love stories, ask a grown-up to help you find more books and explore a world full of exciting tales!
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Create Your Own Hero Story: Think about someone you admire who has made a positive change in your community or family. Draw a picture of them and write a short story about what they did and why you think they are a hero. Share your story with your classmates or family members.
Hero Role-Play: Choose one of the heroes from the article and act out a scene from their life. You can use simple props or costumes from around your house. Invite your family or friends to watch your performance and explain why this hero is important to you.
Heroic Acts in Everyday Life: Think about small acts of kindness or bravery you can do in your daily life. Make a list of three things you can do this week to help others or stand up for what is right. At the end of the week, discuss with a friend or family member how these actions made you feel and what you learned from them.
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**B courageous people who changed the world**
**William Wilberforce**
It is inconceivable that we could be bored in a world with so much wrong to tackle. Little William saw people from Africa being taken as slaves, and he knew he had to do something. William told everyone who would listen how bad the slave ships were. In 1807, the leaders of Great Britain finally agreed that the slave trade should end.
**Harriet Tubman**
You have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to change the world. Little Harriet did not like being told what to do, but because she had dark skin, that was exactly what happened all day long. In 1849, Harriet ran north to freedom and helped others escape too. People called her secret path the Underground Railroad.
**Abraham Lincoln**
Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm. Little Abe saw many people working as slaves in America. No one could agree whether that was good or bad. He became president, and in 1863, he signed a paper that said all the slaves would be free. Many people were angry, but Abe knew it was the right thing to do.
**Susan B. Anthony**
Failure is impossible. Little Susan wanted to vote for her leaders like the boys could, but that was illegal for girls. Susan tried to vote once, but she got arrested. She spent her whole life telling people that everyone should be treated equally. Finally, in 1920, women in America gained the right to vote.
**Mahatma Gandhi**
You must be the change you wish to see in the world. Little Gandhi liked working things out peacefully. When Great Britain tried to make his people pay for salt, Gandhi didn’t fight. Instead, in 1930, he walked 241 miles to the coast to get his own salt. Gandhi’s peaceful march helped thousands of people realize that India should be its own country and that you don’t have to fight to make a difference.
**Rosa Parks**
I believe we are here on the planet Earth to live, grow up, and do what we can to make this world a better place. Little Rosa noticed that children with white skin got to ride the bus to school, while children with dark skin had to walk to an older building. In 1955, a city bus driver told Rosa to give her seat to a man with light skin. “Nope,” Rosa said. She went to jail. Many people stopped riding the bus, and after 381 days, the leaders decided to change the rules.
**Martin Luther King Jr.**
The time is always right to do what is right. Little Martin went shoe shopping with his dad. The owner said they only serve people with dark skin in the back, so they left the store. One day, Martin gave a speech about how we should treat each other. “I have a dream,” he said, expressing his desire for everyone to be judged by their hearts, not by the color of their skin. In 1964, American leaders finally agreed that Martin was right.
**Malala Yousafzai**
One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world. Little Malala loved to learn, but in Pakistan, some people said girls shouldn’t go to school. Some tried to stop her, but brave Malala didn’t back down. She insisted that every child should go to school. In 2014, when she was 17, Malala became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
These heroes stood up to make a difference in the world. What kind of hero will you be? If you don’t have books, what are you waiting for? It’s a Kids Safe Library full of storybooks that are brought to life. Ask your grown-up and start exploring more fun stories like these. Seriously, you have to check it out!
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