Heroes are all around us. They can be your parents, your friends, your teachers, or even a stranger who helps you when you’re in trouble. Heroes can also be people from history or people who stand up for what is right, even when it’s hard for them to do it. Explore a selection of heroes that have been featured on MY HERO across the years.
Dame Jane Goodall
Dame Jane Goodall (Reading level 5-8 years)
By: Naomi Gledhill
Read this story about Dame Jane Goodall. This version is suitable for a reading level of 5-8 years.
Dame Jane Goodall: World Expert in Chimpanzees (Early-Reader Edition)
By: Naomi Gledhill
Dame Jane Goodall is the world's leading expert in chimpanzees. Read this early-reader edition to learn more about this incredible hero.
How One Environmentalist Changed Our World: Jane Goodall
By: Saba Azimipour
Jane Goodall is an anthropologist and the leading researcher of chimpanzees.
Dream Jane Dream
A song for Jane Goodall by Lori Henriques Grammy®-Nominated Singer/Songwriter/Producer.
Wangari Maathai
Wangari Maathai (Reading level 5-8 years)
By: Naomi Gledhill
Read this story about Wangari Maathai. This version is suitable for a reading level of 5-8 years.
Wangari Maathai: Early Reader Edition
By: Naomi Gledhill
Read about environmental and political activist Wangari Maathai. This version is suitable for early readers.
Wangari Maathai
By: Frances Moore Lappe
Wangari Maathai was an environmental activist and Nobel laureate who founded the Green Belt movement.
NOBELITY: Wangari Maathai [Excerpt]
By: Turk Pipkin
An Excerpt from the Feature Doc "Nobelity" produced by Turk Pipkin.
