The dangerous book of heroes

Description:

Discover stories of heroism and adventure in this next installment of the blockbuster series Dangerous Book for BoysBrothers Conn and David Iggulden present their big book of heroes: the men and women who have shaped our lives and inspired generations. This treasure chest of saints, rogues, and champions of causes great and small is filled with names you will surely recognize, such as George Washington and Martin Luther King Jr. and Sir Henry Morgan and Edith Cavell, whose roles in history are no less significant or exciting. From Helen Keller and Scott of the Antarctic to Sitting Bull and the passengers of Flight 93, this dangerous book is dedicated to those who dove headfirst into battle, those who made amazing discoveries, and those who moved boundaries in their lifetimes.

subjects: Case studies,  Courage,  Self-confidence,  Heroes,  Perseverance (Ethics),  Biography,  History,  Nonfiction,  Ethics