philanthropists

Describes how Pharrell Williams uses his fame to help others.

Describes how Matt Damon uses his fame to help others.

"This book examines the life of Oprah Winfrey in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter"--Provided by publisher.

"Perhaps best known for being a former First Lady, Michelle Obama is also an incredible leader, writer, and advocate. Readers of this . . . volume get a . . . look into her life--from growing up in Chicago's South Side and later attending Princeton University and Harvard Law School to the release of her . . . autobiography Becoming. Photographs and . . . text give readers an appreciation for the hard work of a woman who has supported many causes and inspired countless people"--Provided by publisher.

Between the Mountain and the Sky shows us the goodness that is possible when a single person?regardless of age?takes action to help another and, in the process, changes the lives of hundreds.

"Perhaps best known for being a former First Lady, Michelle Obama is also an incredible leader, writer, and advocate. Readers of this . . . volume get a . . . look into her life--from growing up in Chicago's South Side and later attending Princeton University and Harvard Law School to the release of her . . . autobiography Becoming. Photographs and . . . text give readers an appreciation for the hard work of a woman who has supported many causes and inspired countless people"--Provided by publisher.

"...tells the story of the woman who spurred Andrew Carnegie's transformation from ruthless industrialist into the world's first true philanthropist."--Front flap.

Describes how Jennifer Lopez uses her fame to help others.

"Judah's dream of becoming a successful shopkeeper comes true but, when God spares his life after being wounded during the War of 1812, he begins using his riches to secretly help others. Includes historical and biographical note"--Provided by publisher.