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Gr 5 Up-- Although both men led extraordinary lives and made lasting contributions to mankind, Norman Bethune, a visionary doctor, has never received the international recognition awarded Lord Baden-Powell of scouting fame. Yet Bethune remains a legend in China, where he sacrificed his life in 1939 while acting as chief medical advisor to Mao Zedong's army. Both brief biographies open with attention-getting incidents, and then trace the important events in the subjects' lives. Corkett's treatment of Bethune is balanced, covering the doctor's hot temper and heavy drinking as well as his courage and commitment. Courtney presents Baden-Powell as a flesh and blood hero and uses quotations from his books and speeches to enliven the portrait. Each title has a clear, concise, and sprightly written text that is richly illustrated with above-average black-and-white photographs, prints, and maps. A new and visually stimulating title on Baden-Powell should have wide appeal; however, with Bethune's lack of name recognition, it is unlikely that his biography, although worthy, will find a sizable readership. --Pat Katka, San Diego Public Library (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.