This vivid, inspirational, and authoritative book will open new possibilities for children by telling the stories of how ten of the past century's greatest leaders changed the world in important ways.Kids will delight to read about these amazing people and what they accomplished through their words and actions. Realistic illustrations, fascinating facts, and a timeline and map help children understand the lives of each spiritual leader profiled. Most important, Ten Amazing People shows how, through active and determined spiritual lives, these people were able to change their world.An empowering, instructional book for children, teachers, librarians, and parents who care about what these ten amazing people cared about -- peace among nations, protecting the environment, helping the poor and disadvantaged, racial equality, and correcting society's mistakes.