Heroes and She-Roes: Poems of Amazing and Everyday Heroes

Twenty-one entertaining, thought-provoking poems chronicle the good that people have done in service of others. Bypassing those of mere fame, this striking collection is a celebration of such persons as Gandhi, Rosa Parks, teachers, a thirteen-year-old child-labor crusader, firefighters, Cesar Chavez, a feisty nun, and:
. . . the valiant and the brave.
Those simple people known by
Two simple words: They gave.
Each portrait includes an expressive illustration and additional factual material, and an eloquent afterword tells of Mr. Lewis's own childhood hero. This memorable book invites readers to explore the legacy of human generosity which lights the path for tomorrow's heroes.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Dial Books
Published: 03/17/2005
ISBN: 9780803729254
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 10.10h x 7.30w x 0.40d
Award: Beehive Awards - Nominee

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 02/15/2005 pg. 231
Booklist 01/01/2005 pg. 849
School Library Journal 03/01/2005 pg. 232
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2005 pg. 391 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 86945 / Heroes and She-Roes: Poems of Amazing and Everyday Heroes
Reading Level: 6.4 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 0.5