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American Heroes
Specifications9" X 9"; 48 pages; Library Binding
Interest/Age GroupGrades 3+
Special FeaturesGlossary; Important Dates; Further Readings; Web sites; Maps; Index

About the Series
From award-winning author Sneed B. Collard III
Children’s Book Guild Nonfiction Award 2006, Washington Post

It’s not easy to find biographies that truly appeal to very young readers. Perhaps it’s because they take a special talent to write! What’s needed is an author who can distill a lot of complicated facts into clear, simple concepts, add a touch of warmth and humor, and create a story that a little kid won’t want to put down. Add to the mix some lovely child-friendly art set in a framework of pastels and that’s Benchmark’s American Heroes. These charming titles, all carefully researched and well documented, will fire the imaginations of young readers and help set them on a lifelong path to learning.

Highlights and Features
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Glossary
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Important Dates
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Further Readings
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Web Sites
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Maps
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Index
 
 



Group 3 © 2010

TitleAuthorISBNList Price Discounted Price Special OfferQty Order
*American Heroes, Group 3 (Complete 6-book set)-9780761440543179.57125.70-
César Chávez: The Farm Workers' Best FriendSneed B. Collard III978076144055029.9320.95-
George Washington: Our First PresidentSneed B. Collard III978076144060429.9320.95-
Jacob Lawrence: A Painter's StorySneed B. Collard III978076144058129.9320.95-
Lady Bird Johnson: Keeping America GreenSneed B. Collard III978076144056729.9320.95-
Phillis Wheatley: She Loved WordsSneed B. Collard III978076144057429.9320.95-
Sitting Bull: "Tatanka-Iyotake"Sneed B. Collard III978076144059829.9320.95-

Group 3 (eBook Edition) © 2010

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TitleAuthorISBNList Price Discounted Price Special OfferQty Order
César Chávez: The Farm Workers' Best FriendSneed B. Collard III978076144500529.9320.95-
George WashingtonSneed B. Collard III978076144505029.9320.95-
Lady Bird JohnsonSneed B. Collard III978076144502929.9320.95-
Phillis WheatleySneed B. Collard III978076144503629.9320.95-
Sitting BullSneed B. Collard III978076144504329.9320.95-

Group 2 © 2009

TitleAuthorISBNList Price Discounted Price Special OfferQty Order
*American Heroes, Group 2 (Complete 6-book set)-9780761430605179.57125.70-
Booker T . Washington: Getting into the SchoolhouseLarry Dane Brimner978076143063629.9320.95-
Chief Crazy Horse: Following a VisionLarry Dane Brimner978076143061229.9320.955.30
Eleanor Roosevelt: Making the World a Better PlaceSneed B. Collard III978076143069829.9320.955.30
John Glenn: Hooked on FlyingSneed B. Collard III978076143066729.9320.955.30
Pocahontas: Bridging Two WorldsLarry Dane Brimner978076143065029.9320.955.30
Thomas Jefferson: Let Freedom Ring!Sneed B. Collard III978076143067429.9320.955.30

Group 1 © 2007

TitleAuthorISBNList Price Discounted Price Special OfferQty Order
Abraham Lincoln: A Courageous LeaderSneed B. Collard III978076142162729.9320.955.30
Benjamin Franklin: The Man Who Could Do Just About AnythingSneed B. Collard III978076142161029.9320.955.30
John Adams: Our Second PresidentSneed B. Collard III978076142159729.9320.955.30
Rosa Parks: The Courage to Make a DifferenceSneed B. Collard III978076142163429.9320.955.30
Sacagawea: Brave Shoshone GirlSneed B. Collard III978076142166529.9320.955.30
 

 
 



[John Adams] Honorable Mention - Biography
2008 New England Book Festival		 
American Heroes


[Booker T. Washington, Crazy Horse, Pocahontas]-"These concise and well-written titles cover key biographical facts without overwhelming young readers, and include captioned illustrations and reproductions, most of which are in color."
School Library Journal, March 2009

*"While you may think you have plenty of biographies on hand of these staples, this six book series will prove you wrong! ... A teacher introducing a beginning biography report would start off with a bang by using one from this series as an example. Mr. Collard, please write more biographies just like these! Highly Recommended." STARRED REVIEW
Library Media Connection, August/September 2007

[Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, Sacagawea, Rosa Parks]-"These titles will be good for children just getting into biographies as well as older students whose skills aren’t as strong as most books for their grade level demand."
School Library Journal, March 2007

[Sacagawea]-"Concluding with endmatter that includes a pronunciation guide for proper names and a useful resource list, this entry in the new American Heroes series is a serviceable choice for introducing Sacagawea to readers who may be encountering biographies for the first time."
Booklist, January 1, 2007

 


 
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