Amazing Philanthropists

The inspiring stories of six people who changed history. Contents: Alfred Nobel, creator of the Nobel Prize, Andrew Carnegie, the businessman who built libraries for poor people, John D. Rockefeller, who made money from oil and gave it all away, Thomas Barnardo, who created homes for poor children, Henry Wellcome, who used his money for medical research, Madam C. J. Walker, who gave her money to the African-American community. About the Amazing People series: A unique opportunity for learners of English to learn about the exceptional lives and incredible abilities of some of the most insightful people the world has seen. Each book contains six short stories, told by the characters themselves, as if in their own words. The stories explain the most significant parts of each character`s life, giving an insight into how they came to be such an important historic figure. After each story, a timeline presents the most major events in their life in a clear and succinct fashion. The timeline is ideal for checking comprehension or as a basis for project work or further research.