This book is the biography of Helen Keller told by Joan Dash.
Helen Keller was born in Alabama, on June of 1880 and at just ninteen months old, she was diagnosed with a serious illness which caused her to go deaf and blind. She learned to speak quite early but using words that no one could recognize.It wasn't long that Helen's family had been introduced to a young teacher, Annie Sullivan. Annie helped Helen everyday until the day she passed. Because of her, Hellen graduated with honors from Radcliffe collage. As an adult, Helen gave interviews, lectures, and wrote articles. She maintained the spirited personality communicated with signs.
Helen's life of courage, intelligence, and fortitude inspires those whom have the potential to succeed the same.
Intended Reader: Ages 9-12
This book could be used as a source for lesson plans based on influencial people as well inspirational possibilities for those students who may be born with disabilities. No one person should hold back from achievement, especially if the resources are available for them.
This scholastic link is a great resource for classroom incorporation:
Scholastic Resource for The World at Her Fingertips
For younger readers, here's an animated movie about Helen Keller. Note: there are 5 chapters to the movie. Full versions can be purchased on DVD.
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