The Book of Heroes: Tales of History's Most Daring Guys

Everybody needs a role model! Discover the true stories of superheroes, rebels, world leaders, action heroes, sports legends, and many more daring dudes, all of whom played their part to make their mark, make a contribution, and make the world a better place.

From Abraham Lincoln to Sitting Bull, Stephen Hawking to Galileo, these cool guys had the boldness, bravery and brains to meet the challenges of their day. With a fun design, engaging text, and high-quality photographs, this is the ultimate hero guide and keepsake for the 21st century.

“"Once again, National Geographic provides an exemplary pictorial history, this time of various types of heroes and legends...This is an excellent choice, particularly for the reluctant reader, as it could be a starting point in inspiring interest in topics readers may want to pursue further." ”

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CRISPIN BOYER lives in Xcalak, a small fishing village in Mexico, where he writes about history, wildlife, and technology. He and his wife live with their flock of hens, a turkey, two roosters, and a guard goose. His 2013 cover story for National Geographic Kids magazine, Return of the Missing Lynx, won an Eddie Award for Best Single Article, Youth/Teen. The American Library Association chose his book This or That? as one of 2015's top picks for reluctant young-adult readers.

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