Extraordinary People in Extraordinary Times: Heroes, Sheroes, and Villains

by Patrick M. Mendoza

Book Overview

Men, women, and events that have been overlooked in mainstream American history are the focus of this new multicultural collection. Engaging stories inform us about Americans who performed incredible deeds but have been ignored by traditional literature. Dozens of unsung heroes and unusual characters, from the first woman to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor to the black man who broke precedence to fire a gun during the attack on Pearl Harbor,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1563086115
• ISBN13: 9781563086113
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 9 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 12