An important book for readers of all ages, Irvine Press brings quality biographies for kids through engagingly written volumes of true-to-life stories of important figures in history.&nbsp;<br /><br />Our message is simple: Dream Big, We&#39;ll Show You How.<br /><br />When four childhood friends headed out on a field trip to the Grafton Ponds Natural Area Preserve, they expected a day full of mud, croaking critters, and dazzling new plants. They were supposed to learn more about nature and why it&rsquo;s so important to protect the environment. They wanted an adventure out of it, something they could remember all their lives.<br /><br />When an angry raccoon pounces on the group and forces their class hamster to run into the marsh, the kids know they got more than they bargained for. Driven deep into the Preserve in search of their beloved class pet, and all the while evading a raccoon with a grudge, the kids need to put their heads together if they want to recover their hamster and get back to their teachers. But can their combined wits see them through to accomplish their mission, or will bitter disagreements keep them apart?<br />Among these biographies, readers will find exceptional and notable men and women across varying disciplines to instill a sense of purpose and goal oriented living from an early age. Discover how each life was shaped and transformed through passion, determination, grit.<br /><br />Discover Inside This Book:<br /><br />? The life and work of Nathan Ford<br />? Difficulties and struggles growing up and as an adult<br />? Focus on the influence and societal impact<br />? Vivid illustrations&nbsp;<br />? Bonus trivia questions for fun activity<br /><br />In addition to the life and work of Nathan Ford, a special section at the back of the book includes extras of multiple-choice quiz questions and discussion prompts. Learning about historical figures has never been so fascinating!