Books with title True Tales Of Animal Heroes

Ten true stories of real-life heroes during the attacks on 9/11!When Captain Jay Jonas of the Fire Department of New York hears an emergency radio message about the World Trade Center, he has no idea of the terrible conditions he and his team will face. Arriving at the burning building, the firefighters must summon all their courage. On the same morning, just outside Washington, D.C., a jetliner piloted by terrorists slams into the Pentagon. Can Colonel Philip McNair save lives inside the flaming building?From the World Trade Center and the Pentagon to a hijacked plane above Pennsylvania, these ten stories of true American heroes on the day that changed America -- September 11, 2001.

Would you believe that some animals have saved people's lives? In this fascinating book, you'll read about: * the brave dog who rescued two kids from a burning house * two wild elk who saved a boy from freezing in the mountains * the courageous cat who fought off a deadly intruder * two dolphins who saved a girl from a terrifying shark attack * and much more. If you like animal stories, you'll be amazed by these incredible true tales.

Prehistoric men and women chipped and painted their tales on cave walls. Native Americans handed down their stories in elaborate ceremonies. Today, television and films tell exciting stories of brave heroes and courageous conquerers. These classic stories give us an opportunity to see ourselves as the hero, the fool, the trickster, or the predator. Each of these heroic tales have survived through generations in many cultures from Europe to Asian to the Americas. This carefully selected collection of stories transcends our everyday routines to give us a brief look at other ways to overecome our greatest challenges or to pursue our most challenging dreams.

Each of these classic stories shares an inspiring message of courage and perseverance.What does it take to be a hero? Massive strength? Incredible height Infinite power? Not necessarily. Often, it's quick wit, a courageous heart, or unselfishness that evokes the hero inside of us. Even when we are simply reading about the valiant aacts in these stories, we can feel our own innder hero rising to the occasion, echoing that need we all have to be better human beings. Nine inspiring folktales about heroes and their heroric feats, including Switzerland ("William Tell"), Japan ("Lord Bag of Rice"), South America ("Josesito the Brave"), and Rumania ("Stan Bolovan and the Dragon") and other parts of the world.

Each of these classic stories shares an inspiring message of courage and perseverance.What does it take to be a hero? Massive strength? Incredible height Infinite power? Not necessarily. Often, it's quick wit, a courageous heart, or unselfishness that evokes the hero inside of us. Even when we are simply reading about the valiant aacts in these stories, we can feel our own innder hero rising to the occasion, echoing that need we all have to be better human beings.Nine inspiring folktales about heroes and their heroric feats, including Switzerland ("William Tell"), Japan ("Lord Bag of Rice"), South America ("Josesito the Brave"), and Rumania ("Stan Bolovan and the Dragon") and other parts of the world.