From the grit of Fannie Sperry Steele and the Greenough sisters to the thrilling tenacity of Evel Knievel,
Courageous People from Montana Who Changed the World
is a young child’s first introduction to the amazing and brave people from Montana who made a difference.
Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of more than a dozen courageous Montanans: Running Eagle, Granville Stuart, Lena Mattausch and Bridget Shea, Jeannette Rankin, Fannie Sperry Steele and the Greenough sisters, A. B. Guthrie, Mike Mansfield, Alma Smith Jacobs, Evel Knievel, and Jack Homer. A quote from each hero is included on each spread along with colorful, delightful artwork.