Illustrated by Katie Yamasaki Soichiro Honda had an inventive mind and a passion for new ideas. A legendary figure in the world of manufacturing, Honda remains a dynamic symbol of determination, creativity, and the power of a dream. This chapter book includes black-and-white illustrations as well as sidebars on related subjects, a timeline, a glossary, and recommended reading Check out the other titles in this series: • THE STORY OF ALL-STAR ATHLETE JIM THORPE • THE STORY OF BANKER OF THE PEOPLE MUHAMMAD YUNUS • THE STORY OF CAR ENGINEER SOICHIRO HONDA • THE STORY OF CIVIL RIGHTS HERO JOHN LEWIS • THE STORY OF MOVIE STAR ANNA MAY WONG • THE STORY OF OLYMPIC SWIMMER DUKE KAHANAMOKU • THE STORY OF CIVIL WAR HERO ROBERT SMALLS • THE STORY OF OLYMPIC DIVER SAMMY LEE • THE STORY OF TENNIS CHAMPION ARTHUR ASHE • THE STORY OF TRAILBLAZING ACTOR IRA ALDRIDGE • THE STORY OF ENVIRONMENTALIST WANGARI MAATHAI • THE STORY OF WORLD WAR II HERO IRENA SENDLER