The American Hero in Children's Literature

This book, through 30 high-quality children's picture books, will explore the way heroes have influenced American history, our way of life, the lives of the people, and the principles upon which our culture has developed. It will show the scope of American heroes from the early settlers until today and portray the characteristics and influences that American heroes have had on the lives of millions of people as well as the individual.

By means of 30 children's picture books—with stories set in times ranging from the early settlement of American until today—this book explores the characteristics of American heroes and the ways in which they have influenced our history, our way of life, and the principles upon which our culture has developed.

By means of 30 children's picture books—with stories set in times ranging from the early settlement of American until today—this book explores the characteristics of American heroes and the ways in which they have influenced our history, our way of life, and the principles upon which our culture has developed.