The childhood experiences of Walmart founder, Sam Walton, gave him the life experiences to become a critical thinker and to understand the importance of resourcefulness as his family experienced moves and struggles. While reading Young Sam Walton, students will be introduced to Sam and observe his growth as an innovator who later founded the globally successful retail company. Students will learn about Sam's rural upbringing, accomplishments, moves, and jobs he had as a child. Sam's 10 Rules for Success as written for students are also included in the biography.

The Study Guide provides discussion questions, writer connections, and extension activities. The Study Guide also features two STEM design challenges to engage students with innovative thinking.



The following items are included with this product:

• Young Sam Walton an American Boy hardcover copy 32 pages
• Young Sam Walton an American Boy paperback copy 32 pages
• Young Sam Walton an American Boy Study Guide 22 pages
• Up to 30 Bookmarks with Sam's Rules for Success bookmarks as written for young people

The books and bookmarks will ship from the author.

• STEM supplies: ping pong balls, pipe cleaners, craft sticks, drinking straws, masking tape

STEM supplies will be shipped from Walmart and/or Amazon directly to the teacher.

• Downloadable Teacher Tips Page with access to a lesson slide deck for Sam's Rules for Success, STEM lessons, and Live Links from the Study Guide

Available immediately upon purchase.