Walt Disney: 84 Fascinating Facts For Kids: Volume 1 - Softcover

From humble beginnings in Chicago, Walt Disney was to become one of the most famous and successful Americans of all time.He brought us iconic Walt Disney characters like "Mickey Mouse", "Snow White" and "Donald Duck" - classic Disney movies such as "Mary Poppins" and "1001 Dalmatians", winning a record 22 Oscars along the way.Through hard work, determination and vision, he survived bankruptcy and hard times and went on to revolutionize the family entertainment industry, not just in the United States, but throughout the world. Walt Disney wasn't perfect, he had his faults like everyone else, but he was a remarkable man whose films and theme parks have entertained and charmed millions of children and adults for decades.Colin Mitchell brings you a detailed list of important facts about Walt Disney, explaining the important achievements and events in his life.Reading a complete biography can often be overwhelming for a child, but Mitchell illustrates Disney's life in 84 easy to understand segments.We hope that that you will be fascinated by the facts about Walt Disney in this book and that you will be inspired to discover more about a man who enchanted the world.This book is suitable for the age of 8 and above.Chapters:* Introduction* Early Life* Kansas* Chicago Again* Walt and Ub* Partnership Restored* To Hollywood* Mickey Mouse* Success After Success* Setbacks and a Strike* The War and After* Disneyland* Walt Disney's Death* Conclusion