In this biography of Walt Disney (1901-1966) aimed at high school students, Krasniewicz (anthropology, U. of Pennsylvania) takes a cultural approach that looks at Disney as a product of his culture and a cultural innovator who influenced entertainment, education, leisure, and history. She traces his life and family in the context of his times, the roots and inspiration of his creativity, and how everyday people have been affected by his work, including discussion of his films, Disneyland, and his testimony for the House Committee on Un-American Activities. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)