Heroes of Liberty

Clara Barton was nicknamed the Angel of the Battlefield by the Union soldiers in her care. But before she was a hero in the Civil War, she was a shy young girl, so much so that her parents feared she would never become independent enough to take care of herself. How unfounded those fears would turn out to be. Clara grew into a brave young woman, putting her own life in danger time and again to nurse wounded soldiers. With richly detailed full color illustrations, the Heroes of Liberty book series provides entertaining, story-driven biographies of American leaders who have embodied the values of freedom, faith, and family.  46 pages, hardcover. Ages 7 to 12.

Discover Harriet Tubman's bold quest for freedom: choosing liberty or death, her journey from slave to legendary conductor of the Underground Railroad. Explore Harriet's heroic tales as a freedom fighter, friend to abolitionists, Civil War hero, and a symbol of courage for all ages. With richly detailed full color illustrations, the Heroes of Liberty book series provides entertaining, story-driven biographies of American leaders who have embodied the values of freedom, faith, and family. 50 pages, hardcover. Ages 7 to 12.

Thomas Sowell didn’t know who his real parents were and when he left home at 17, all he had in the world fit into a single suitcase. While he looked for work, he often had nothing to eat except stale bread and jam. But Sowell refused to give in to despair or self-pity and instead, made himself into the academic giant he is today. Sowell went on to be a famous thinker and economist who inspires millions with his ideas on self-reliance and free-market economics. With richly detailed full color illustrations, the Heroes of Liberty book series provides entertaining, story-driven biographies of American leaders who have embodied the values of freedom, faith, and family.  46 pages, hardcover. Ages 7 to 12.

The summer of 1940 was one of history's darkest hours. Adolf Hitler had conquered Europe, and only Britain remained defiant. But it seemed a German invasion of her shores was just a matter of time. The British leadership was in despair. They thought the only way to save Britain was to give in and make peace with Hitler. But one man refused to bow his head to the evil of Nazism: the new British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill. His words of defiance roused the hearts and minds of Britain's citizens and they resolved never to surrender to the Nazis, whatever the price. With richly detailed full color illustrations, the Heroes of Liberty book series provides entertaining, story-driven biographies of American leaders who have embodied the values of freedom, faith, and family.  46 pages, hardcover. Ages 7 to 12.