keller, helen

This is the story of a normal, attractive child who, at the age of 18 months, was suddenly shut off from the world of sight and sound. Through courage and faith, Helen Keller grew into a highly intelligent and sensitive woman who wrote, spoke, and labored incessantly for the betterment of others.

A biography of Helen Keller, who became blind and deaf as a baby but eventually attended college and spoke out for equal rights for people with disabilities.

"Profiles the lives of thirteen American women who have left their mark on U.S. history, including Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Margaret Chase Smith, and Oprah Winfrey"--OCLC.

"Describes the life and work of Helen Keller, an activist for the blind"--Provided by publisher.

Dramatizes the story of how Boston teacher Annie Sullivan struggled to communicate with and teach her deaf, blind, and mute student, Helen Keller.

A biography of the woman who, with the assistance of her devoted teacher Annie Sullivan, achieved success and fame despite being blind and deaf.

"The story of Helen Keller, who learned to read and write despite being deaf and blind, and became an activist who fought for the rights of disabled people"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the lives of Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan, and how Annie helped Helen learn to speak and write. Presents information about Braille and sign language.

Helen Keller became deaf and blind after a childhood illness, she grew up to be a renowned author, activist, and speaker. Anne Sullivan helped, her to overcame obstacles and used them to become an advocate for those experiencing hardship. This biography uses Keller's own words, so that readers can better know and understand this woman and leader.