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50 Real Heroes for Boys: True Stories of Courage, Integrity, Kindness, Empathy, Compassion, and More!
- Subject
- Biography & Autobiography - Historical
- Age
- 6-8 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- Bushel & Peck Books
- Size
- 23.4 cm × 28.7 cm
- ISBN
- 9781733633505
Meet fifty remarkable people whose courage, character, and compassion give boys the real-life heroes and positive role models they need.
2020 Maxy Awards Children's Book Finalist
In 50 Real Heroes for Boys, young readers meet extraordinary people from across history who used courage, compassion, curiosity, and perseverance to shape the world around them. From scientists and explorers to artists, athletes, and everyday citizens who chose integrity when it mattered most, these stories reveal that heroism comes in many forms.
Each short, engaging biography highlights a powerful trait—called a “Special Power”—that helped these individuals overcome obstacles and make a difference. Along the way, readers encounter inspiring figures such as Harriet Tubman, Jackie Robinson, Fred Rogers, Jane Goodall, Malala Yousafzai, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and many more.
Each story ends with a “You Can Be a Hero” section that encourages kids to try small actions that reflect the same heroic qualities.
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What reviewers said
Gr 2-4–Thirty–four men and 16 women of note are profiled in this compilation of people who lived a life of integrity, set out to accomplish important deeds, and succeeded by using what the author calls “special powers,” such as hard work, curiosity, compassion, and education. Each spread includes a portrait of the hero on the left and a story on the right explaining what he or she did to make a difference. At the bottom of each profile, readers are encouraged to ask themselves a question related to the hero. For example, on Jane Goodall’s page, the author writes, “Jane taught the world to…
—Maggie Chase, Boise State University, ID, School Library Journal
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