50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet

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Summary: An Essential Book for Any Library
Review: 50 American Heroes is a "must have" book for children, parents, and teachers alike. As a teacher, it is the best book I have seen on heroes. It is user friendly and even as an adult, I wanted to do the activities and read more about the heroes. Since adding it to our school library, it has been in constant circulation.

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Summary: A Very Inspiring Book!
Review: Dr. Dennis Denenberg and Lorraine Roscoe have written a book so inspiring and appropriate for children that this book should be in every classroom in the United States! Hard as if may be to believe, I have literally bought more than 60 copies of this book to share with parents and educators around the country. Every one I've spoken with who has seen and read this book has nothing but rave reviews to give it!

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Summary: A Very Inspiring Book!
Review: Dr. Dennis Denenberg and Lorraine Roscoe have written a book so inspiring and appropriate for children that this book should be in every classroom in the United States! Hard as if may be to believe, I have literally bought more than 60 copies of this book to share with parents and educators around the country. Every one I've spoken with who has seen and read this book has nothing but rave reviews to give it!

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Summary: A Collection of Real Heroes
Review: I can think of no better way to introduce students to biographies and true American heroes! As a student teacher, I have been very pleased with our students' responses. This wonderful book has been a beautiful and inspiring addition to our fourth grade classroom. After listening to selections from the book, students are asking to investigate the book during quiet activities. There are many favorite heroes revisited, such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson. Students also meet new (to them) heroes in people such as Matthew Henson and Jackie Joyner-Kersee. It is a joy to share these brief glimpses of heroes that have inspired our students to look for a biography to "dive" in to! I recommend this book for parents, teachers, and students who love to learn about the people who have shaped, and continue to shape the United States.

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Summary: A must-have for kids ages 1-100!
Review: I love this book!!! It is extremely well-written and full of interesting, fun information on REAL, noteworthy heroes. I have taught grades 7-12, and I have used "50 American Heroes" in each grade with students of all abilities. The "Power Words" prompt great discussions with the older students, and "Explore Some More!" activities help keep these heroes alive for the younger children. No matter what the reader's age or reading ability, this book is sure to teach him or her a lot about the people who have made a difference in our country and the world.

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Summary: Children can glimpse their destiny in the pages of this book
Review: There is no better time to introduce children (and adults!)to "50 American Heroes". This highly readable book presents a fascinating collection of heroes from diverse backgrounds, representing a vast array of pursuits. Their remarkable accomplishments inspire each of us to reach higher and further in our everyday lives. I personally believe children have the ability to catch of glimpse of their destiny at a young age. This book will open their eyes to diverse and exciting paths that can be taken and dreams that can be chased. As much as I love "Winnie the Pooh" and "Mickey Mouse", children need human role models, too!

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Summary: A Heroic Book
Review: Using this book in school would certainly bring to the attention of today's children people who have accomplished much & would be excellent role models. It was a pleasure to read, even for a retired businessman. My opinion is that it is too easy in today's world for a child to see entertainers & people successful in sports, as well as cartoon characters, as "heros". This book gives our children a chance to read about real people who have made significant contributions to society and are what I would consider much more "hero like". The description of each hero is presented on two, easily readable pages, which will help keep even a young child's attention. In addition, I think including sources where additional information can be found concerning each hero is very helpful. And finally, the book serves to teach the values that I believe should be taught to the youth of our country.

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Summary: A Book For All Schools
Review: Using this book in school would certainly bring to the attention of today's children people who have accomplished much & would be excellent role models. It was a pleasure to read, even for a retired businessman. My opinion is that it is too easy in today's world for a child to see entertainers & people successful in sports, as well as cartoon characters, as "heros". This book gives our children a chance to read about real people who have made significant contributions to society and are what I would consider much more "hero like". The description of each hero is presented on two, easily readable pages, which will help keep even a young child's attention. In addition, I think including sources where additional information can be found concerning each hero is very helpful. And finally, the book serves to teach the values that I believe should be taught to the youth of our country.

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Summary: As good as it gets for childrens books
Review: While looking through this book, it dawned upon me as a history professor how necessary it is for a book like this to be available. I find the authors premise that children of today need heroes to look up to, is not only valid but right on target. This book is well written, informative, and vast in the scope of individuals its covered. While I lecture on a college level, I have referred students who are interested in education to look this book over, and many times theyve come back to me and stated how they'd use this book in their own classrooms someday. But the best review I can give this book comes from my nine year old daughter, who reads this book over and over again, and comes to me to talk about these people. How great can a book be to provoke such a response from a little girl who only knows her dad "teaches some of this stuff to college students". This book is a good read for adults and kids, and adults with kids, and kids to read to adults.

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Summary: As good as it gets for childrens books
Review: While looking through this book, it dawned upon me as a history professor how necessary it is for a book like this to be available. I find the authors premise that children of today need heroes to look up to, is not only valid but right on target. This book is well written, informative, and vast in the scope of individuals its covered. While I lecture on a college level, I have referred students who are interested in education to look this book over, and many times theyve come back to me and stated how they'd use this book in their own classrooms someday. But the best review I can give this book comes from my nine year old daughter, who reads this book over and over again, and comes to me to talk about these people. How great can a book be to provoke such a response from a little girl who only knows her dad "teaches some of this stuff to college students". This book is a good read for adults and kids, and adults with kids, and kids to read to adults.