People We Should Know – Walt Disney

People We Should Know: Walt Disney introduces beginning readers to the life and legacy of one of the most influential creative figures of the 20th century.

Written with simple, easy-to-read text, this biography tells the story of Walt Disney, the visionary cartoonist, filmmaker, and entrepreneur who created Mickey Mouse, helped bring animated classics like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Bambi to life, and founded the world-famous Walt Disney Studios and Disneyland.

Part of the People We Should Know biography series, this book uses historic and contemporary photographs to help young readers understand Walt Disney’s life, his times, and why his work continues to inspire people around the world.