The Heroes of American History series shines a spotlight on key figures of the past and present—the heroes who create America's history.

Author: Carin T. Ford

State Affiliation of Author: PA

State Affiliation of Title:  IL, KY

ISBN-13:  978-0-7660-2000-9 ISBN-10: 0-7660-2000-2

Publication Year: 2003

Grade Level:  3-4

Clara Barton was a shy child, afraid of everything. But she overcome her timidity to become one of the most important women in American history. During the Civil War,

Franklin D. Roosevelt told his fellow Americans. Roosevelt became president during the Great Depression, a time when many Americans had lost their jobs, their life savings, even their homes

After the horrific events of September 11, 2001, all eyes turned to one man: George W. Bush. Only eight months into his presidency,

His career as a landowner and a soldier, George Washington earned the respect of others through his strength of character—and his physical strength as well. Avoiding cherry-tree-chopping myths

Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play major league baseball. Even when racist insults exploded from the stands, Robinson kept his focus on the game and earned the world’s admiration.

John F. Kennedy dreamed of peace—"the kind of peace that makes life on earth worth living . . . not merely peace for Americans but peace for all men and women," he said. JFK captivated the nation with his youth, charisma, idealism, and plans for a better America. His assassination shocked the world.

Young Martin’s father taught him to love all people of all colors—even when they were unkind. Still, Martin knew that unfairness to African Americans was wrong.

Paul Revere worked hard for his money—not only as a silversmith and engraver but as a dentist, too.

Early readers will delight in the page-turning story of Pocahontas, daughter of a powerful Algonquian Indian chief.