12 Ordinary Americans Who Did the Next Needed Thing
Sharon McMahon,
Susanna Chapman (Illustrated by)
May 19, 2026
Hardcover
Juvenile Nonfiction / History / United States / Social Science / Politics & Government / Biography & Autobiography / Political
Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3
“America’s Government Teacher” and author of the New York Times bestselling The Small and the Mighty pens a hopeful picture book about twelve ordinary Americans who stood up to do the next needed thing.
One kind act. One spark of bravery. One big idea from someone nobody expected.
In this beautifully illustrated collection, you’ll meet twelve real people from America’s past—some famous, most not—whose choices changed the course of history.
One kind act. One spark of bravery. One big idea from someone nobody expected.
In this beautifully illustrated collection, you’ll meet twelve real people from America’s past—some famous, most not—whose choices changed the course of history.
