Junior/Intermediate (Gr. 4-7) Canadian Character Sketches Live It Series is... in graphic novel format. Each of the 12 books... deals with real people who have inspired others with their... character and... actions. Each book features stories depicting a different trait... Each trait is defined... and real people who emulate this trait are detailed. Additional biographical information about the key person is extended in the sidebars. According to the publisher the target audience is ages 9 to 12, although the text relates stories about all ages and the graphics depict all ages. Positive features of the illustrations are the different races represented as well as people with physical disabilities. Labels, sketches, and an index are also included... " - Resource Links, Apr/10.

Includes index.