Extraordinary Young People

This chronologically arranged collective biography profiles 50 famous people who made a mark in the world while still young, including such names as Genghis Khan, Joan of Arc, Mozart, Rachel Carson, Callas, Pele, Tiger Woods, & Midori. Also included are fascinating essays on youths who made a mark but are now little-known or forgotten.

Preface

9

(1)

Temujin (Genghis Khan) (ca. 1162-1227)

10

(3)

Leader and Warrior at Age Nine

Joan Of Art (1412-1431)

13

(4)

Patriot and Heroine at Age Seventeen

Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564)

17

(3)

Famous Artist at Age Fifteen

Benjamin West (1738-1820)

20

(3)

Artist at Age Six

Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784)

23

(3)

Poet at Age Fifteen

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

26

(3)

Musician and Composer at Age Four

Sybil Ludington (1761-1839)

29

(3)

Revolutionary War Hero at Age Sixteen

John Quincy Adams (1767-1848)

32

(4)

Foreign Diplomat at Age Fourteen

Carl Friedrich Gauss (1777-1855)

36

(3)

Math Prodigy at Age Three

John Stuart Mill (1806-1873)

39

(3)

Studied Greek at Age Three; Philosopher as a Teenager

Louis Braille (1809-1852)

42

(4)

Invented Reading System for the Blind at Age Fifteen

Maria Mitchell (1818-1889)

46

(4)

Astronomer and Mathematician at Age Twelve

John Everett Millais (1829-1896)

50

(3)

Gifted Artist at Age Four

Child Labor In the United States

53

(6)

Ida Lewis (1842-1911)

59

(3)

Rescuer and Lighthouse Keeper at Age Fourteen

Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931)

62

(4)

Merchant at Age Twelve; Newspaper Publisher at Age Fourteen

Charles Miller (1850-1955)

66

(4)

Pony Express Rider at Age Eleven

Drummer Boys

70

(4)

John Philip Sousa (1854-1932)

74

(4)

United States Marine Corps Band Member at Age Thirteen

Cecilia Rose O'Neill (1874-1944)

78

(3)

Published Cartoonist at Age Fourteen

Helen Keller (1880-1968)

81

(4)

Triumphed over Sensory Disabilities at Age Ten

Rachel Carson (1907-1964)

85

(3)

Published Author at Age Eleven

Maria Callas (1923-1977)

88

(4)

Professional Opera Singer at Age Sixteen

Sammy Davis, Jr. (1925-1990)

92

(3)

Vaudeville Performer at Age Three

Betty Marie Tallchief (Maria Tallchief Paschen) (1925-)

95

(3)

Ballerina at Age Twelve

Shirley Temple (1928-)

98

(4)

Movie Star at Age Three

Child Stars In Early Hollywood

102

(4)

Anne Frank (1929-1945)

106

(4)

Author of Wartime Diary at Age Thirteen

The Quiz Kids

110

(4)

Jim Henson (1937-1990)

114

(3)

Television Puppeteer at Age Seventeen

Pele (Edson Arantes do Nascimento) (1940-)

117

(4)

Professional Soccer Star at Age Fifteen

Wilma Rudolph (1940-1994)

121

(3)

Olympic Runner at Age Sixteen

Skaters and Gymnasts: Young Girls, Olympic Heroes

124

(4)

Susan Eloise Hinton (1950-)

128

(3)

Author at Age Fifteen

Sugar Ray Leonard (1956-)

131

(3)

Boxing Champion at Age Fifteen

The Little Rock Nine

134

(5)

Wayne Gretzky (1961-)

139

(3)

Extraordinary Hockey Player at Age Ten

Walter Polovchak (1967-)

142

(4)

Champion of Freedom at Age Twelve

Midori (1971-)

146

(2)

Outstanding Violinist at Age Eight

Emma Garcia (1972-)

148

(4)

Community Organizer at Age Sixteen

Samantha Reed Smith (1972-1985)

152

(4)

Ambassador for Peace at Age Ten

Ryan White (1972-1990)

156

(3)

Champion of AIDS Patients' Rights at Age Fourteen

Bethany Wait (1973-1991)

159

(3)

Hero During Hurricane Elena at Age Twelve

Ray Bateman, Jr. (1974-)

162

(3)

Cancer Researcher at Age Thirteen

Savion Glover (1974-)

165

(3)

Tap Dance Star at Age Twelve

Modern Stars of Television, Music, and Film

168

(7)

Ryan James (1975-)

175

(3)

Social Reformer at Age Thirteen

Wang Yani (1975-)

178

(3)

Artist at Age Six

Tiger Woods (1976-)

181

(3)

Golf Champion at Age Five

Tony Aliengena (1978-)

184

(3)

Record-Setting Pilot at Age Nine

Jason Gaes (1978-)

187

(3)

Author of Hope at Age Eight

Zlata Filipovic (1980-)

190

(4)

Author of Modern Wartime Diary at Age Ten

Nawrose Nur (1981-)

194

(3)

World Chess Champion at Age Nine

Glossary

197

(6)

For Further Information

203

(2)

Index

205

(7)

About the Author

212

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