By depicting some famous figures as animals, these board books introduce history in a way that is accessible and fun. The texts contain some basic facts about the person under discussion, while the zany premise yields plenty of humorous puns for prereaders (and the grown-ups who read to them).

Breaking records and always setting new goals to achieve, Amelia Harehart was an inspiration. At a time when women rarely piloted a hareplane, Amelia didn't "carrot all" what others thought, and she set off to pursue her dream. Illustrator Bonnie Pang creates a cheerful bunny aviator, whose friends are other woodland animals.