As a child, Louis Braille lost his sight in a tragic accident--but he
was determined not to let that limit him.
The young Frenchman sought every opportunity to learn, and by the time
he was a teenager, began experimenting with a new form of writing.
Today, his system of raised dots is used by people with visual
difficulties across the world.
Backmatter includes a timeline and author's note, as well as a page of
letters and numerals in braille printing.
For almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has
profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly
illustrations combine with Adler's "expert mixtures of facts and
personality" (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through
compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and
adventurers.
These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in
history, or who need reliable sources for school book reports.