The making of a hero : six stories of the medal of honor /
Mines, Linda Moss,
The making of a hero : six stories of the medal of honor / written by Linda Moss Mines; illustrations by Thanos Tsilis. - 32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 23 cm
"This book tells the story of six Americans --Arthur MacArthur (Civil War), George Jordan (Buffalo Soldier), Alvin C. York (World War I), Desmond Doss (World War II), Ray Duke (Korean War), and Dr. Mary Edwards Walker (Civil War)-- who were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest award given to a member of the armed forces for valor. Each individual showed great courage and bravery in the face of fear, some even giving the ultimate sacrifice with their lives. Through these inspiring stories, children will learn that they, too, can model these values in their daily decisions and in the way they serve those around them. They will realize the potential to make a real difference in their community, country, and world!"--from the Back cover.
9781937870720 1937870723
2020913668
Soldiers--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Heroes--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Medal of Honor--Biography--Juvenile literature.
United States--Armed Forces--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Illustrated works.
The making of a hero : six stories of the medal of honor / written by Linda Moss Mines; illustrations by Thanos Tsilis. - 32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 23 cm
"This book tells the story of six Americans --Arthur MacArthur (Civil War), George Jordan (Buffalo Soldier), Alvin C. York (World War I), Desmond Doss (World War II), Ray Duke (Korean War), and Dr. Mary Edwards Walker (Civil War)-- who were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest award given to a member of the armed forces for valor. Each individual showed great courage and bravery in the face of fear, some even giving the ultimate sacrifice with their lives. Through these inspiring stories, children will learn that they, too, can model these values in their daily decisions and in the way they serve those around them. They will realize the potential to make a real difference in their community, country, and world!"--from the Back cover.
9781937870720 1937870723
2020913668
Soldiers--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Heroes--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Medal of Honor--Biography--Juvenile literature.
United States--Armed Forces--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Illustrated works.