Life stories of 100 American heroes

by Joanne Mattern

Full of information, Life Stories of 100 American Heroes is a great introduction to new heroes and role models. These easy-to-read biographies help young people explore the extraordinary life stories of remarkable heroes throughout American history - people who strayed true to values such as respect, determination, compassion, and honesty while overcoming obstacles and achieving important goals.

Pictures, time lines, memorable quotations, and maps help bring alive the daring of aviator Charles Lindbergh, the quite courage of civil-rights activist Rosa Parks, and the perseverance of Arctic explorers Robert Peary and Matthew Henson. Readers of all ages will be inspired by these American heroes, who, by standing up for their beliefs, succeeded beyond all expectations.

573 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Mattern is the author of many books for children. Her favorite topics include animals, biography, and history. She lives in the Hudson Valley of New York State.