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My Hero: Krishna

For Students 9th - 10th
The student-author of this article writes, "[O]ne of the most beloved figures in the Hindu religion," Krishna was an avatar of Vishnu-- the Hindu 'Preserver'--and a representation of love and wisdom." Read about the Hindu religion and...
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My Hero: Sir Alexader Fleming

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this article to learn how Sir Alexander Fleming's contributions to the world of medical science have saved the lives of those diagnosed with bacterial infections.
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My Hero: Albert Schweitzer

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this resource to learn what made Albert Schweitzer a "great humanitarian" and hero. This article includes an overview of his life and heroic accomplishments as a doctor in Africa.
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My Hero: George Lucas

For Students 3rd - 8th
Creator of the Star Wars trilogy, George Lucas decided to become a filmmaker after a car wreck changed his mind about being a race car driver. Read about his education, his films, and the influence he has had on the film industry.
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My Hero: Robert Wise

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this resource to learn about the great filmaker, teacher and mentor, Robert Wise, who is credited with editing "Citizen Kane" and directing "The Sound of Music."
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My Hero: Rosa Parks

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use this resource to learn about Rosa Parks, a freedom hero, and her courage in the face of adversity.
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My Hero: Paul Laurence Dunbar

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this resource to learn about what makes African-American writer, Paul Laurence Dunbar, heroic in the eyes of others. This article includes information on his life and poetry, as well as "related links" to further related information.
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My Hero: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this resource to learn about the life and musical accomplishments of the pianist who wrote his first symphony at age eight, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
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My Hero: Charles Darwin

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a short article on Charles Darwin and his idea of natural selection.
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My Hero: Jules Verne

For Students 9th - 10th
Jules Verne, who wrote over 80 books during his lifetime, is best known for his "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." This article includes several images and related links.
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My Hero: Jane Goodall

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about Jane Goodall's work with chimpanzees, which makes her a hero to animals and people. This resource includes quotes, images and links to further information on Goodall, the "Earthkeeper hero."
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My Hero: Robert Lee Frost

For Students 9th - 10th
The author of poem "The Road Not Taken," Robert Frost was honored as "America's poet laureate" and the "national bard." Read about his contributions to world of poetry and literature and check out the "related links" and bibliography for...
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My Hero: Barbara Mc Clintock

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about Barbara McClintock, who "was one of the first women geneticists."
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My Hero: Nelson Mandela

For Students 6th - 8th
Use this resource to learn about Nelson Mandela's freedom, which marked the end of Apartheid. This article includes images and an excerpt from his book, "Long Walk to Freedom."
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My Hero: Philo T. Farnsworth

For Students 3rd - 8th
"One of the more important inventors of the twentieth century," Philo T. Farnsworth invented the television. Use this site to learn about how he was inspired to create the television and why Farnsworth isn't always credited for his idea.
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My Hero: Madame Curie

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about Marie Curie's scientific discoveries in radiation, which resulted in the creation of both modern cancer treatments and the atomic bomb.
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My Hero: Christine De Pisan

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about Christine de Pisan, a writer of the Middle Ages well known for her poems, songs, and ballads.
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My Hero: Stephen Hawking

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this resource to learn about Stephen Hawking's famous contributions to the world of science and science theory despite his crippling battle with Lou Gehrig's disease.
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My Hero: Maya Lin

For Students 9th - 10th
In this student-written article, learn about artist and sculptor, Maya Lin, who designed the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial, the Civil Rights Memorial, as well as many other amazing amazing and influential architectural projects.
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My Hero: Mildred "Babe" Didrikson

For Students 9th - 10th
This article overviews Didrikson's athletic career, in which she won Olympic medals and golf trophies. Use this article to learn about why she is considered heroic and check out the related links.
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My Hero: Andrew Carnegie

For Students 9th - 10th
A student essay explaining how Andrew Carnegie, born into poverty, became extremely wealthy, donating over 300 million dollars to various charities and organizations.
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My Hero: Robert Koch

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about Robert Koch's contribution to the world of medical science, as the discoverer of the organism that causes tuberculosis.
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My Hero: Madam c.j. Walker

For Students 9th - 10th
In this student-written article, read about Madam C.J. Walker, the pioneering entrepreneur who started the first hair-care products line for African-American women.
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My Hero: Langston Hughes

For Students 3rd - 8th
This introduction to the life and writing of Langston Hughes profiles the poet who emerged with the Harlem Renaissance to earn "a place amongst the greatest poets America has ever produced."