The Book of Heroes: Tales of History's Most Daring Guys

Author(s): Crispin Boyer

Biography

Everybodyneedsarolemodel!Discoverthetruestoriesofsuperheroes, rebels, world leaders, action heroes, sports legends, and many moredaringdudes, allof whomplayedtheirpartto make their mark, make a contribution, andmakethe worldabetterplace. FromAbrahamLincolnto Sitting Bull, Stephen Hawking to Galileo, these cool guys had the boldness, bravery, and brains to meet the challengesoftheirday.Withafundesign, engagingtext, andhigh-quality photographs, thisisultimateheroguideandkeepsakefor21stcenturykids."


Product Information

CRISPIN BOYER lives in Xcalak, a small fishing village in Mexico, where he writes about history, wildlife, and technology. He and his wife live with their flock of hens, a turkey, two roosters, and a guard goose. His 2013 cover story for National Geographic Kids magazine, Return of the Missing Lynx, won an Eddie Award for Best Single Article, Youth/Teen. The American Library Association chose his book This or That? as one of 2015's top picks for reluctant young-adult readers.

General Fields

  • : 9781426325533
  • : National Geographic Kids
  • : National Geographic Kids
  • : 0.862
  • : 30 September 2016
  • : 277mm X 203mm X 18mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 01 February 2017
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Crispin Boyer
  • : Hardback
  • : 217
  • : English
  • : 920.02
  • : 176
  • : illustrations