Download or read book Helen Keller Girl of Courage written by Francene Sabin and published by Scholastic. This book was released on 2006 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "When Helen Keller was two years old, she got a terrible disease that left her deaf, blind, and mute. Despite her challenges, she worked hard to speak, read, and write -- and inspired many people to do similar"--Back cover

Download or read book Helen Keller written by Johanna Hurwitz and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2010-05-26 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a childhood illness leaves her blind and deaf, Helen Keller's life seems hopeless indeed. But her indomitable will and the help of a devoted teacher empower Helen to triumph over incredible adversity. This amazing true story is finally brought to the beginner reader level.

Download or read book Young Helen Keller written by Anne Benjamin and published by Troll Communications. This book was released on 1992 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A simple biography of the blind and deaf woman who spent her life writing and helping others with similar disabilities.

Download or read book Young Helen Keller written by Anne Benjamin and published by Turtleback. This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A simple biography of the blind and deaf woman who spent her life writing and helping others with similar disabilities.

Download or read book The Courage of Helen Keller written by Francene Sabin and published by Troll Communications. This book was released on 1998-03 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts how the young Helen Keller, left blind and deaf by a childhood illness, learned to communicate with the world.

Download or read book Helen Keller written by Carin T. Ford and published by Enslow Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the deaf and blind woman who overcame her limitations to become a speaker, writer, and advocate for people with disabilities.

Download or read book Helen Keller written by Scott R. Welvaert and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2006 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes in graphic format the life of Helen Keller, a blind and deaf woman, who became an author and advocate for the blind.

Download or read book Helen Keller written by Emma Carlson Berne and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At only nineteen months old, Helen Keller contracted a childhood illness that left her permanently blind and deaf. As a mature, confident woman, she showed the world that people with disabilities should not-and would not-be pushed aside. Helen was a wild, uncontrollable child who was frustrated by her inability to communicate with others. But after nearly two decades of work led by her teacher, Annie Sullivan, Helen not only learned to express herself through language, she became an author, a political activist, a lecturer, and a vaudeville performer. She worked tirelessly as an advocate and fundraiser on behalf of blind and deaf people. Helen Keller has enabled generations of people with similar challenges to excel beyond their wildest dreams. Book jacket.

Download or read book The Story of Helen Keller written by Christine Platt MA and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Help kids ages 6 to 9 discover the life of Helen Keller—a story about hope, courage, and finding your voice Helen Keller was a celebrated author, educator, and activist who believed in equality for people with disabilities. Before she made history as the first deaf and blind person to graduate from college, Helen was a smart kid who loved learning. She overcame many challenges to learn how to read, write, and talk. She spoke up for other people with disabilities so they could get equal rights. Explore how Helen Keller went from being a young girl in Alabama to the world-famous First Lady of Courage. Independent reading—This Helen Keller biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own. Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Helen's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more. A lasting legacy—Find out how Helen made the world a more equal place for future generations. How will the extraordinary journey of Helen Keller inspire you? Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like: Marie Curie, Selena Quintanilla, Frida Kahlo, Malala Yousafzai, and Jane Goodall.

Download or read book The Courage of Helen Keller written by Colleen Adams and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2003-09 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 6 copies of one book

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Download or read book Helen Keller written by Stewart Graff and published by Yearling. This book was released on 1991-03-01 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the age of a year and a half, Helen Keller could not hear. She could not see, and she did not speak. She lived in a dark and lonely world--until Annie Sullivan came to teach her. Annie traced letters and words in Helen's hand, and made Helen realize she could "talk" to people. Eager to make up for lost time, Helen threw herself into her studies. She decided to teach others about the special training deaf and blind children need. Helen traveled all over the globe and raised money to start up schools for deaf and blind children. Her courage and her determination to help others conquer the odds against them earned her the respect and admiration of the world.

Download or read book Helen Keller The World at Her Fingertips written by Sarah Albee and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the inspiring life of Helen Keller in this early reader biography. When Helen Keller was a baby, she became sick and lost her ability to see and hear. Although many people doubted her ability to persevere, Helen did not let any obstacle stop her from achieving many things in her amazing life. This book covers some of the well-known and inspiring milestones of Keller’s life—it’s a great supplement for book reports on this iconic historical figure. It also covers some of the lesser-known fun facts—did you know that Helen Keller was a long-time dog lover? This biography reader includes a timeline, historical photographs, and information about Braille. Helen Keller: The World at her Fingertips is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

Download or read book Who Was Helen Keller written by Gare Thompson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-08-25 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At age two, Helen Keller became deaf and blind. She lived in a world of silence and darkness and she spent the rest of her life struggling to break through it. But with the help of teacher Annie Sullivan, Helen learned to read, write, and do many amazing things. This inspiring illustrated biography is perfect for young middle-grade readers. Black-and-white line drawings throughout, sidebars on related topics such as Louis Braille, a timeline, and a bibliography enhance readers' understanding of the subject.

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Download or read book Haben written by Haben Girma and published by Twelve. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The incredible life story of Haben Girma, the first Deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School, and her amazing journey from isolation to the world stage. Haben grew up spending summers with her family in the enchanting Eritrean city of Asmara. There, she discovered courage as she faced off against a bull she couldn't see, and found in herself an abiding strength as she absorbed her parents' harrowing experiences during Eritrea's thirty-year war with Ethiopia. Their refugee story inspired her to embark on a quest for knowledge, traveling the world in search of the secret to belonging. She explored numerous fascinating places, including Mali, where she helped build a school under the scorching Saharan sun. Her many adventures over the years range from the hair-raising to the hilarious. Haben defines disability as an opportunity for innovation. She learned non-visual techniques for everything from dancing salsa to handling an electric saw. She developed a text-to-braille communication system that created an exciting new way to connect with people. Haben pioneered her way through obstacles, graduated from Harvard Law, and now uses her talents to advocate for people with disabilities. Haben takes readers through a thrilling game of blind hide-and-seek in Louisiana, a treacherous climb up an iceberg in Alaska, and a magical moment with President Obama at The White House. Warm, funny, thoughtful, and uplifting, this captivating memoir is a testament to one woman's determination to find the keys to connection. "This autobiography by a millennial Helen Keller teems with grace and grit." -- O Magazine "A profoundly important memoir." -- The Times ** As featured in The Wall Street Journal, People, and on The TODAY Show ** A New York Times "New & Noteworthy" Pick ** An O Magazine "Book of the Month" Pick ** A Publishers Weekly Bestseller **