Chronicles the "War on Terrorism" from the 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States to the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, highlighting the contributions and achievements of U.S. military personnel.
"A wise, humane and beautifully written book." —Bret Stephens, Wall Street Journal From the best-selling author of Benjamin Franklin comes this remarkable work that will help redefine our notion of American heroism.
Revised in 2016 by the original authors to include ten new heroes, the book includes up-to-date websites and booklists. With the most current biographical information available, this edition is sure to inform and inspire readers.
Presenting 50 profiles of great Americans from Pocahontas to César Chávez, with full-color photographs and archival illustrations, and inspiring quotes from great minds and eloquent speakers.
The Great Khan, whose empire stretched from the Arctic to the Indian Ocean, had dis— played to Marco Polo a wealth and majesty that dwarfed the splendors of the courts of Europe. The khan's family of four thousand retainers dined ...
Briefly profiles heroic Americans, from George Washington to Sally Ride, in a text that incorporates phonics instruction.
Shares stories about what active military duty is like for Navy Seals, Army Rangers, Green Berets, and other American special operations forces, describing their experiences from 2001 to 2010 in Iraq and Afghanistan.
... something we reach for ; the very notion of a celebrity or hero being called a star comes from film . Film stars are literally up there on the screen and out of reach through the nature of the projected image .
Introduces important people and events in American history, highlighting individuals who contributed to the nation's development over the centuries.
American. heroes? They can be young or old, from the past or present, living or dead, and any gender, but they all must have made an exceptional ... Then you can have fun learning more as you decide which heroes interest you the most ...
Osceola, Cochise, and Tecumseh are three Native American heroes who fought valiantly for their land and for their people. This book is divided into three parts--each part recounting the life of one of these great heroes.