Helen Keller in Her Own Words

by Caroline Kennon

Overview

Though Helen Keller became deaf and blind after a childhood illness in 1882, she grew up to be a renowned author, activist, and speaker. With the help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan, Keller overcame major obstacles in her life and used them to become an advocate for those experiencing discrimination and hardship. This inspiring biography uses Keller's own words as a primary source, so that readers can better know and understand this amazing woman and leader.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781482414790
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Library
Publication date:	08/01/2014
Series:	Gareth Stevens Eyewitness to History Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

The Fever 4

Anne Sullivan 6

Breakthroughs 8

In School 10

Book Lover 14

Writing 16

Lecture Tour 18

American Foundation for the Blind 20

"Without Teacher" 22

Education for All 24

The Presidential Medal of Freedom 26

Death and Legacy 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32