The Complete Idiots Guide to American Heroes
by By Stevenson, Jay and Budman, Matthew
Category: History , United States , General

You're no idiot, of course.  You know America loves its heroes as much as baseball, hot dogs, and apple pie.  But when it comes to knowing the true stories of folk and real-life heroes--as well as understanding how and why they have become so much larger than life--you feel like Superman facing a mountain of kryptonite.  Don't fall from the sky yet!  The Complete Idiot's Guide to "American Heroes is an inspirational look at the exceptional men and women who have captured our imaginations from colonial times to the present.  In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you'll find: