Today's Heroes: Ben Carson

When he was eight years old, Ben Carson was called the class dummy, but his mother never gave up on him. She turned off the TV and made him read two books a week.Finally his grades turned around, but in a fit of rage, he almost stabbed one of his best friends. Today he is director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University as well as the author of several inspiring books. Recommended for ages 8 to 12.