Download or read book Robert F Kennedy Jr s American Heroes written by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and published by Hyperion Books for Children. This book was released on 2007-09-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the life of the Civil War general from Maine whose skill as a commander in twenty-four battles, despite being wounded six times, made him a symbol for bravery and perseverance for the Union side.
Download or read book American Heroes written by Oliver North and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author of Heroes Proved, a moving collection of “straightforward, honest testimonials to the courage American troops display on and off the battlefield” (Kirkus Reviews). For more than a dozen years, combat-decorated Marine Oliver North and his award-winning documentary team from FOX News Channel’s War Stories traveled to the frontlines of the War on Terror to profile the dedicated men and women who serve our nation. This time, he follows them from the battlefield to the homefront and finds extraordinary inspiration in their triumph over life-altering adversity. In this new volume of his New York Times bestselling American Heroes series, North describes the courage, commitment, and strength of those who serve—and those who love them. The term “selfless devotion” may be a cliché to many—but not to the men and women on the pages of this book. Their stories resound with bravery, a warrior ethos, and spiritual strength that will encourage us all. Heroes are people who knowingly place themselves at risk for the benefit of others. Since the terror attack of September 11, 2001, more than two million young Americans have volunteered to serve in difficult and dangerous places. No military force in history has been asked to do more than those who have served and sacrificed in this long fight. They are American heroes. So too are their loved ones here at home. These are their stories.
Download or read book Facing the Mountain written by Daniel James Brown and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER One of NPR's "Books We Love" of 2021 Longlisted for the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography Winner of the Christopher Award “Masterly. An epic story of four Japanese-American families and their sons who volunteered for military service and displayed uncommon heroism… Propulsive and gripping, in part because of Mr. Brown’s ability to make us care deeply about the fates of these individual soldiers...a page-turner.” – Wall Street Journal From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Boys in the Boat, a gripping World War II saga of patriotism and resistance, focusing on four Japanese American men and their families, and the contributions and sacrifices that they made for the sake of the nation. In the days and months after Pearl Harbor, the lives of Japanese Americans across the continent and Hawaii were changed forever. In this unforgettable chronicle of war-time America and the battlefields of Europe, Daniel James Brown portrays the journey of Rudy Tokiwa, Fred Shiosaki, and Kats Miho, who volunteered for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and were deployed to France, Germany, and Italy, where they were asked to do the near impossible. Brown also tells the story of these soldiers' parents, immigrants who were forced to submit to life in concentration camps on U.S. soil. Woven throughout is the chronicle of Gordon Hirabayashi, one of a cadre of patriotic resisters who stood up against their government in defense of their own rights. Whether fighting on battlefields or in courtrooms, these were Americans under unprecedented strain, doing what Americans do best—striving, resisting, pushing back, rising up, standing on principle, laying down their lives, and enduring.
Download or read book American Heroes in Special Operations written by Oliver North and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2010 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book American Heroes of the 20th Century written by Harold Faber and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1967 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biographies of twenty Americans whose contributions to the modern world range from polar exploration and civil rights to war correspondence and photography.
Download or read book American Heroes Profiles of Men and Women Who Shaped Early America written by Edmund S. Morgan and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2010-05-10 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.
Download or read book 50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet 2nd Revised Edition written by Dennis Denenberg and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book American Heroes written by Marfe Ferguson Delano and published by National Geographic Kids. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Native American Heroes written by Ann McGovern and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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).
Download or read book American Heroes Coloring Book written by Steven James Petruccio and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-10-23 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forty illustrations to color include images of Neil Armstrong, Sandra Day O'Connor, Bill Gates, Frederick Douglass, Chief Joseph, Sally Ride, Jackie Robinson, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jonas Salk, and many others.
Download or read book The Great Book of American Heroes written by Bill O'Neill and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-15 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American history is full of many great men and women who changed the course of the United States and even the world. They are rightfully considered heroes by many Americans, because of their contributions. This book is unique because it focuses on the personal struggles and triumphs that made each individual a hero to millions of Americans.In The Great Book of American Heroes, you'll learn the answers to the following questions: What were some of the barriers that nearly prevented the Wright Brothers from making their historic first flight? - How did Helen Keller beat incredible odds and learn how to speak and write?- Why was Al Capone considered a hero by so many Americans? - How was the "pen mightier than the sword" for Upton Sinclair?- Who is America's greatest hero of the silver screen and why? - Which presidents are America's greatest heroes? - How did Babe Ruth become America's first sports hero? - Who were America's greatest explorer heroes?- Why were some of these heroes reluctant to accept their status? And so much more! This book is filled with a plethora of facts about some of the most fascinating and impactful Americans in history. So much more than a boring history book, you'll be engaged throughout the book, ready to turn each page to learn more.This book also looks at the very term "hero" in a unique way by including a fair share of rebels, bad boys, and anti-heroes, who were also considered heroes by many.Whether you have a passing interest in American history, are distantly related to one of the heroes, or just want something fascinating to read, you can't go wrong with The Great Book of American Heroes.
Download or read book American Heroes in the Fight Against Radical Islam written by Oliver North and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2009 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book America s Heroes written by and published by Sports Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2001 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the actions of firefighters, police officers, building workers, medical personnel, and individual citizens who helped in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon on September 11, 2001. Out of the tragedy of the World Trade Center terrorist attack have come heroic stories of incredible courage, sacrifice, and patriotism. These stories of heroism are endless. Firefighters, police officers, building workers, medical personnel, civilian volunteers, and many morerisked their lives in hopes of saving just one more life. The stories and images of these incredible events are honored in this book. With approximately 100 color photographs and inspiring text of the courage which has risen above the tragedy, this book serves as a remainder to everyone of all that's good about the spirit of America.
Download or read book Life Stories of 100 American Heroes written by Joanne Mattern and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book American Heroes of World War II written by Phil Nordyke and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of the tens of thousands of American soldiers, sailors, and airmen who took part in the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, only 235 were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, or Medal of Honor for acts of extraordinary heroism. For the first time, the stories of the incredible acts of courage are told through the eyes of those who witnessed them. In addition, a number of first hand accounts of that day by the recipients themselves are also included. This book puts these first hand witness and recipient accounts in the larger context of the invasion. The book includes over one hundred photos of the battlefield, weapons, and equipment, with over forty rare images of German fortifications and weapons found on Utah Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and Omaha Beach. Detailed maps of German defenses on Utah and Omaha Beach in the book are drawn from defense overprint maps used to plan the invasion. The award citations of all of the recipients are included in the book, along with 268 photos of the recipients-many of which were taken at the ceremonies as they were awarded the medals-putting faces with the names and actions of these incredibly courageous men. This is the first in a series of books about American heroes of World War II written by Phil Nordyke, the author of six highly acclaimed books about the World War II 82nd Airborne Division. Using awards files, interviews, memoirs, and after-action reports, Nordyke has successfully woven these accounts of incredible heroism into the D-Day timeline, creating a powerful and compelling narrative which puts the reader into the middle of the action.
Download or read book Interfaith Heroes written by Daniel Buttry and published by Front Edge Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2007-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Interfaith Heroes" is an inspiring 31-day reader, showcasing short biographies of men and women throughout history who have crossed traditional boundaries of religious groups to build stronger communities. The dramatic story of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is included as well as biographical sketches of Mahatma Gandhi and St. Francis, among the more famous names in the book. But most readers will discover new uplifting stories, including the recently documented efforts by Albanian Muslims during World War II to hide Jews in their attics. Sketches of other famous leaders include Baptist pioneer Roger Williams, the Sufi poet best known simply as Rumi, Hindu writer Rabindranath Tagore, Jewish theologian Martin Buber, the American evangelist Howard Thurman and the French Catholic Cardinal Aaron Jean-Marie Lustiger. These stories were written and edited by Daniel Buttry, an international peace negotiator for American Baptist Churches - but the style of the book is balanced and educational. This is an exploration and a celebration of diversity, not a book aimed at converting anyone to anything other than peacemaking itself. The book includes questions for daily reflection that are designed to spark creative thinking by people of all faiths. The sketches and daily questions could be used by discussion groups or students in classrooms studying history, global culture or the sociology of religion. Also included is a Study Guide for individuals, groups and classrooms. Plus, suggestions for organizing new, regional interfaith groups. The book is supplemented with online content at www.InterfaithHeroes.info and readers are invited to read this book - and nominate more heroes whose lives will be honored and explored in future editions of this series.
Download or read book Portraits of Jewish American Heroes written by Malka Drucker and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-01-17 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From its beginnings, America, founded on religious freedom, has been a land of opportunity for Jews socially as well as spiritually. Here are profiles of twenty-one individuals who have enriched America and the lives of Americans through their achievements in such areas as science, sports, film making, and civil rights. An inspiring journey through more than two centuries of American Jewish history.
