American Heroes

American Heroes

Author: Marfe Ferguson Delano

Publisher: National Geographic Kids

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780792272151

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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.


American Heroes: Profiles of Men and Women Who Shaped Early America

American Heroes: Profiles of Men and Women Who Shaped Early America

Author: Edmund S. Morgan

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2010-05-10

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 0393074269

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"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. Americans have long been obsessed with their heroes, but the men and women dramatically portrayed here are not celebrated for the typical banal reasons contained in Founding Fathers hagiography. Effortlessly challenging those who persist in revering the American history status quo and its tropes and falsehoods, Morgan, now ninety-three, continues to believe that the past is just not the way it seems.


50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet (2nd Revised Edition)

50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet (2nd Revised Edition)

Author: Dennis Denenberg

Publisher: Millbrook Press

Published: 2016-09-01

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 1512413291

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Heroes come in all ages, sizes, and colors, and 50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet (2nd Revised Edition) introduces readers to a diverse cast of great Americans. The remarkable stories of fifty inspiring Americans are highlighted, from Jane Addams to Louis Zamperini. 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.


American Heroes in Special Operations

American Heroes in Special Operations

Author: Oliver North

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 309

ISBN-13: 0805447121

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In a follow-up to his previous "New York Times-"bestseller, North shares inspiring stories about what active military duty is really like for Navy Seals, Rangers, and Green Berets.


Politically Incorrect Guide to Real American Heroes

Politically Incorrect Guide to Real American Heroes

Author: Brion McClanahan

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-11-12

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1596988061

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As presidential candidates sling dirt at each other, America desperately needs a few real heroes. Tragically, liberal historians and educators have virtually erased traditional American heroes from history. According to the Left, the Founding Fathers were not noble architects of America, but selfish demagogues. And self–made entrepreneurs like Rockefeller were robber–barons and corporate polluters. Instead of honoring great men from America’s past, kids today now idolize rock stars, pro athletes and Hollywood celebrities. In his new book, The Politically Incorrect Guide™ to Real American Heroes, author Brion McClanahan rescues the legendary deeds of the greatest Americans and shows why we ought to venerate heroes like Captain John Smith, adventurer Daniel Boone, General Robert E. Lee and many more. The Politically Incorrect Guide™ to Real American Heroes not only resuscitates America’s forgotten heroes, but sheds light on the Left’s most cherished figures, including Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the Kennedys. With biting wit and devastating detail, McClanahan strikes back against the multicultural narrative peddled by liberal historians who make heroes out of pop culture icons and corrupt politicians. In America’s hour of peril, McClanahan’s book is a timely and entertaining call to remember the heritage of this great nation and the heroes who built it.


American Heroes of the 20th Century

American Heroes of the 20th Century

Author: Harold Faber

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 1967

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13:

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Biographies of twenty Americans whose contributions to the modern world range from polar exploration and civil rights to war correspondence and photography.


Where Have All the Heroes Gone?

Where Have All the Heroes Gone?

Author: Bruce Peabody

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2017-02-14

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 019998297X

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From the men and women associated with the American Revolution and Civil War to the seminal figures in the struggles for civil and women's rights, Americans have been fascinated with icons of great achievement, or at least reputation. But who spins today's narratives about American heroism, and to what end? In Where Have All the Heroes Gone?, Bruce Peabody and Krista Jenkins draw on the concept of the American hero to show an important gap between the views of political and media elites and the attitudes of the mass public. The authors contend that important changes over the past half century, including the increasing scope of new media and people's deepening political distrust, have drawn both politicians and producers of media content to the hero meme. However, popular reaction to this turn to heroism has been largely skeptical. As a result, the conversations and judgments of ordinary Americans, government officials, and media elites are often deeply divergent. Investigating the story of American heroes over the past five decades provides a narrative that can teach us about such issues as political socialization, institutional trust, and political communication.


Native American Heroes

Native American Heroes

Author: Ann McGovern

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2014-07-01

Total Pages: 123

ISBN-13: 0545667518

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November is Native American Heritage month! 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. Their true stories are emotionally gripping and tragic, and Ann McGovern handles delicate topics, such as violence and racism, expertly for young readers. The narrative text is supplemented by black-and-white original source materials throughout (i.e. photographs, maps, portraits, a newspaper article).


American Heroes

American Heroes

Author: Oliver North

Publisher: B&H Books

Published: 2012-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781433677106

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North's "New York Times" bestseller gives a first-hand account of extraordinary American volunteers defending the world against radical Islamic terror.


Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes

Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes

Author: Juan Felipe Herrera

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-08-07

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 069817920X

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An inspiring tribute to Hispanic Americans who have made a positive impact on the world This visually stunning book showcases twenty Hispanic and Latino American men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the arts, politics, science, humanitarianism, and athletics. Gorgeous portraits complement sparkling biographies of Cesar Chavez, Sonia Sotomayor, Ellen Ochoa, Roberto Clemente, and many more. Complete with timelines and famous quotes, this tome is a magnificent homage to those who have shaped our nation. In this volume: Adelina Otero-Warren, Bernardo de Galvez, Cesar Chavez, David Farragut, Dennis Chavez, Desi Arnaz, Dolores Huerta, Ellen Ochoa, Helen Rodríguez Trías, Hero Street USA, Ignacio Lozano, Jaime Escalante, Joan Baez, Judy Baca, Julia de Burgos, Luis Alvarez, Rita Moreno, Roberte Clemente, Sonia Sotomayor, and Tomas Rivera