{"product_id":"revolutionary-heroes-true-stories-of-courage-from-americas-fight-for-independence-paperback","title":"Revolutionary Heroes: True Stories of Courage from America's Fight for Independence - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePat Williams\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJim Denney\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduce Young Readers to Inspiring Figures from Early American History\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWe live in scary and unpredictable times, and times of crisis call for heroes. Despite our recent obsession with all things superhero, real heroes are just regular people who rise to the challenge when the going gets tough--like the people who won the American Revolutionary War.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome famous, some obscure, but all models of courage under fire, these ordinary people followed their convictions, took tremendous risks, and faced dire consequences should they fail. Yet they stuck to their principles, winning the most unlikely of victories and not only shaping a new country but reshaping the world. Now Pat Williams brings their stories to vivid life for children ages 9-12.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese engaging stories of men, women, and even kids who showed courage despite overwhelming odds during America's fight for freedom will inspire young readers to face their fears, take calculated risks, and imagine a better future for themselves and their country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does it take to be a hero?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether in graphic novels or action movies, we all love superheroes. But \u003ci\u003ereal\u003c\/i\u003e heroes are just regular people who rise to the challenge when the going gets tough. Like the heroes who won the American Revolutionary War.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome became famous, some remained mostly unknown, but they are all models of courage under fire. These ordinary people followed their convictions, took tremendous risks, and faced death or prison if they failed. Yet they stuck to their principles, winning the most unlikely of victories. They not only shaped a new country but reshaped the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book tells their stories. Stories of men, women, and young people who showed courage despite overwhelming odds during America's fight for freedom. These stories will inspire you to face your fears, stand up for what you believe in, and imagine a better future for yourself and your country.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause the world needs \u003ci\u003ereal\u003c\/i\u003e heroes--like you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePat Williams\u003c\/b\u003e has written more than 100 books, including the popular \u003ci\u003eCoach Wooden\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCharacter Carved in Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRevolutionary Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e. Find out more at www.patwilliams.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Denney\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the Timebenders science-fantasy series for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eBattle Before Time\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDoorway to Doom\u003c\/i\u003e. Find out more at www.writinginoverdrive.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.1 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 30, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760987603232,"sku":"9780800743055","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/780fb2ddd04a6e0fd68c46c1f33127cd.webp?v=1780196278","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/revolutionary-heroes-true-stories-of-courage-from-americas-fight-for-independence-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}