With a stirring quote set within a stunning and incisive collage, Zalben sets the tone for each of the sixteen peacemakers she profiles in this book. Mahatma Gandhi, Eleanor Roosevelt, Cesar Chavez,Aung San Suu Kyi, and the most recent Nobel Prize winner, Dr.Wangari Maathai, are some of thepeople she chose to represent different eras and parts of the globe. Many started down their path to peace during childhood, and all challenge us to think about improving the lives of others. Also included in this beautiful volume are art notes, a glossary, a bibliography, further reading, and an index, making it an excellent resource for teachers and students.

Paths to Piece: People Who Changed the World, written by Jane Breskin Zalben, pays tribute to sixteen of the world's most influential individuals. Individuals discussed throughout this collection of biographies include: Ralph Waldo Emerson, Mahatma Gandhi, Eleanor Roosevelt, Albert Einstein, Mother Theresa, Ralph Bunche, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Anwar El-Sadat, Cesar Chavez, Elie Wiesel, Martin Luther King, Jr., The Dalai Lama, Anne Frank, Wangari Maathai, Aung San Suu Kyi, and Princess Diana.
Each notable individual mentioned throughout this biography has a page devoted to his/her prominent contributions to the world. Jane Breskin Zalben does an excellent job of summarizing each individual's accomplishments in a way that keeps the reader intrigued and wanting to learn more. ( )

This beautifully illustrated book tells of individuals throughout time who worked for peace. The biographies are well written. Some individuals are famous while others are not. The artwork adds beauty and the quotes for each individual are thought provoking. Excellent book! ( )

This book is a good introduction to some very important people. The profiles make for a good starting point, which hopefully leave young readers wanting to know more. ( )

I love the pages in this book! Biographies of 16 amazing people. Social Studies class, here I come!!! Again, I learned something new today. ( )