50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet

Revised in 2005 to contain the most current biographical information, this inspiring title celebrates the accomplishments of a widely diverse group of heroes. The rich resource includes expected figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Thomas Jefferson, to unexpected heroes such as Yo-Yo Ma and Martha Graham. A "Hero Hunt" follows the profiles, encouraging readers to seek out information on other fascinating American heroes using authoritative websites, encyclopedias, and other reference sources.Denenberg, Dennis is the author of '50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780822573586 and ISBN 082257358X.