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My Hero: Mark Twain
Use this resource to learn about the writer Mark Twain, whose works were inspired by his own experiences and travels. This extensive article includes several "related links" and a long list of book resources for further reading and...
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My Hero: Plato
This resource provides an article on the life and writing of the Greek Philosopher Plato and it includes images, important dates, and related links.
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My Hero: j.k. Rowling
Use this resource to learn about why J.K. Rowling, the author of the "Harry Potter" books, is a "writer hero" to young readers. This article, written by young students, includes images and related links.
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My Hero: Dalai Lama
Use this resource to learn about the Dalai Lama, and his fight to free Tibet from Chinese occupation. This article includes links to further information on the Dalai Lama's life, exile, and work.
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My Hero: Alexander Pushkin
Use this site to learn about the life and career of Alexader Pushkin (Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin). This article overviews the struggles of the Russian people, which fueled Pushkin's writing and provides "related links" and "sources"...
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My Hero: Confucius
Read about the father of Confucianism and learn some of his popular sayings. This article includes a picture of a Confucian Temple in Taiwan as well as related links to further information on Confucius and his teachings.
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My Hero: Jacques Cousteau
Use this site to learn about the famous oceanographer and biologist, Jacques Cousteau, who completed 120 documentaries during his lifetime.
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My Hero: Dian Fossey
Dian Fossey's work with the African Mountain Gorilla makes her a hero to both animals and people. Use this resource to learn about her studies and her campaign against poaching.
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My Hero: Amelia Earhart
This brief article on Amelia Earhart overviews her career as an aviator and American hero. Includes images and links to further related information.
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My Hero: Mi Heroe/my Hero
Stories about heroes from history and from around the world, submitted by students and others. Search for your hero or browse examples by topic, e.g., Animals, Explorers, Literary (fictional book or movie characters who inspire), Sports,...
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My Hero: Pele
Use this resource to learn about the career of Brazilian soccer star, Pele, and view the related links for further reading and research.
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My Hero: Mickey Mantle
This resource provides a brief article that overviews Micky Mantle's inspirational career which has made him a sports hero in the eyes of many.
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My Hero: Florence Griffith Joyner
This ia a very brief article about Florence Griffith-Joyner's sports career and accomplishments.
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My Hero: Sports Hero Michael Jordan
Learn why Michael Jordan is considered sports hero and an inspirational athlete to many. This article provides information on Jordan's exceptional sports career and on Jordan's contribution to children through the James R. Jordan Boys...
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My Hero: Hank Aaron
Major League Baseball's all-time leading career home run hitter, Hank Aaron is a baseball legend. Use this resource to learn about his career as a great hitter and role model.
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My Hero: Cesar Chavez
Use this site to learn about the man who founded the National Farm Workers Association, Cesar Chavez. This biography explains why and how Chavez fought on behalf of migrant workers. Includes images and links to further information.
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My Hero: Artemisia Gentileschi
A post-Renaissance painter, Artemisia Gentileschi was the only woman of her time to consistently and successfully tackle religious and historical scenarios on canvas. Use this resource to learn about her famous paintings as well as her...
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My Hero: Florence Nightingale
Use this site to learn how Florence Nightingale "transformed the profession of nursing" through her work to improve conditions of the hospital she worked in during The Crimean War.
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My Hero: George Washington Carver
Use this site to learn about George Washington Carver, the African-American scientist "famous for experimenting with plants."
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My Hero: Maya Angelou
This resource offers the text given by two middle school students on why Angelou is their hero. It also contains an extensive biography given by Susannah Abbey. It has the text to the poem "A Brave and Startling Truth."
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My Hero: Leonardo Da Vinci
A great artist, inventor, and thinker of the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci fused his love for science and math with his talent for art. Read a student-created illustrated essay about Leonardo's adventures in science, experimentation,...
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My Hero: Dr. Seuss
This brief article on the writing of Dr. Seuss introduces readers to such books as "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and "The Cat in the Hat." Written by students, this article provides "related links" for further reading.
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My Hero: Ludwig Van Beethoven
This site has a brief student-written article on classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven.