Musician Tito Puente. Ballerina Maria Tallchief. Explorer Matthew Henson. Congresswoman Patsy Mink. These are some of the people profiled in this book. They are well known for different reasons, but they also have something in common. They were all smart! Readers will learn that being smart is about more than doing well in school. There are eight ways to be smart, and they are reflected in how a person uses his or her body, relates to the natural world, responds to music and art, and more. When readers see how the people in this book used their smarts, they will learn about themselves too, and their own unique ways of being smart. Back-of-book information about the eight intelligences, along with activities, enhance the learning experience. Lively storytelling and striking illustrations introduce readers to the empowering theory of multiple intelligences - and the adventure of discovering how they are smart! "This creative blend of poetry, biography, and psychology might spur interest in some of these gifted individuals, and might also inspire youngsters to view themselves and others from a fresh perspective." -- School Library Journal "This handsome picture book is valuable and thought-provoking." -- The New York Times Musician Tito Puente. Ballerina Maria Tallchief. Explorer Matthew Henson. Congress-woman Patsy Mink. These are some of the people profiled in this book. They are well known for different reasons, but they also have something in common. They were all smart! Readers will learn that being smart is about more than doing well in school. There are eight ways to be smart, and they are reflected in how a person uses his or her body, relates to the natural world, responds to music and art, and more. When readers see how the people in this book used their smarts, they will learn about themselves too, and their own unique ways of being smart. Back-of-book information about the eight intelligences, along with activities, enhance the reading and learning experience. Lively storytelling and striking illustrations introduce readers to the empowering theory of multiple intelligencesand the adventure of discovering how they are smart! W.Nikola-Lisa's interest in writing began as an elementary school teacher. He isthe author of twenty-six books for readers young and old. Along with writingfor various aged readers, Mr. Nikola-Lisa writes in a variety of genresincluding historical fiction, creative nonfiction, juvenile and middle gradefiction, and memoir. Some of his titles include Bein' With You This Way , ShakeDem Halloween Bones , How We Are Smart ,and The Men Who Made the Yankees . Anaccomplished storyteller and musician, Mr. Nikola-Lisa enjoys sharing hiswriting experiences whenever possible.For more information, please visit his website at nikolabooks.com.