The world-renowned architect I. M. Pei is the twenty-fourth hero in the
New York Times
bestselling picture book biography series.
This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our hero's great—the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This book features I. M. Pei, the award-winning Chinese American architect whose projects include the John F. Kennedy Library and the pyramid at the Louvre. Included is a pop-up of the Louvre to help young readers see the space and Pei's design in 3D!
This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.
One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.
Included in each book are:
•
A timeline
of key events in the hero’s history
Photos
that bring the story more fully to life
Comic-book-style illustrations
that are irresistibly adorable
Childhood moments
that influenced the hero
Facts
that make great conversation-starters
A virtue this person embodies:
I. M. Pei's ingenuity led him and his designs to brave new heights.
You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!