{"product_id":"wilma-mankiller-9780711271203","title":"Wilma Mankiller","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to be elected as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Growing up, little Wilma was surrounded by her Cherokee heritage. Her parents taught her to be\u003cb\u003e proud of who she was, \u003c\/b\u003e and all that had come before her. But when the family moved from Oklahoma's Rocky Mountains to the city of San Francisco, it was a big change, and Wilma fully realized \u003cb\u003ehow unfairly the world treated Native Americans\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As an adult, \u003cb\u003eshe became a leader in the fight for Native American rights\u003c\/b\u003e, and rose to become the first woman ever to be elected as a Chief of a Cherokee Nation. This inspiring book features \u003cb\u003estylish and quirky illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eextra facts at the back\u003c\/b\u003e, including a \u003cb\u003ebiographical timeline\u003c\/b\u003e with historical photos and a detailed profile of the pioneering Native American leader and activist. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLittle People, BIG DREAMS \u003c\/b\u003eis a \u003cb\u003ebest-selling biography series for kids\u003c\/b\u003e that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The \u003cb\u003eboard books\u003c\/b\u003e are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The \u003cb\u003ehardcover\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003epaperback\u003c\/b\u003e versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the \u003cb\u003etreasuries\u003c\/b\u003e each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in \u003cb\u003eboxed gift sets\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eActivity books\u003c\/b\u003e and a \u003cb\u003ejournal\u003c\/b\u003e provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspire the next generation of outstanding people \u003c\/b\u003ewho will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaria Isabel Sánchez Vegara\u003c\/b\u003e, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. In 2014, she created a book for her two twin nieces for their birthday, which shortly thereafter became the first book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This multimillion-copy bestselling series of picture books explores the lives of outstanding people. From Mahatma Gandhi to Aretha Franklin, to Prince, Sánchez Vegara researches complex careers and makes them accessible to young children, with her unique and mindful style of writing. She works with a diverse team of illustrators to make each book lively, eye-catching and motivating. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture. ​\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Frances Lincoln Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50707711131922,"sku":"9780711271203","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c1664430-a60a-4e3f-a21a-7d32b6ea4e0e.jpg?v=1734503317","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/wilma-mankiller-9780711271203","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}