Great speeches can inform, inspire, and motivate people to do great things. This book introduces students to 12 famous speeches from speakers such as Steve Jobs, Justin Trudeau, Margaret Thatcher, Ronald Reagan, Frederick Douglass, John F. Kennedy, and other important leaders from around the world.

Created in partnership with TIME©, this nonfiction reader builds critical literacy skills while students are engaged in reading high-interest content.

• Reader's Guide and Try It! provide extensive language-development activities to develop critical thinking
• Table of contents, glossary, and index help increase comprehension and strengthen academic vocabulary
• A fun culminating activity challenges students to write an inspiring speech
• Prepares students for college and career and aligns with state and national standards