Profiles of Valor Vol. 1
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Overview
America's greatness is rooted in its goodness, which is rooted in Christianity.
Step into the earliest days of America’s fight for freedom, July 9, 1755 - June 17, 1775. From the chaos of battlefields to secret midnight rides, you’ll meet ten real heroes, each demonstrating a powerful virtue like humility, justice, and determination. These true stories reveal the Christian faith and grit that built a nation. Read the entire four-book series to fall in love with American history, reconnect with its godly founding values, and discover a pathway for its future.
Recommended for grades 7 and up.
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Product Details
| SKU | M425-1 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Master Books |
| Weight (in lbs) | 0.36 |
| Title | Profiles of Valor Vol. 1 |
| Subtitle | July 9, 1755 - June 17, 1775 |
| Series | Profiles of Valor |
| Volume in Series | 1 |
| ISBN 13 | 9781683444251 |
| Contributors | Marilyn Boyer, Grace Ehrman |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Page Count | 152 |
| Publisher | New Leaf Publishing Group, LLC |
| Dimensions (in inches) | 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 |
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Are you searching for true heroes your children can look up to—heroes who shaped a nation and modeled godly values? Step into the earliest days of America’s fight for freedom with Profiles of Valor: Vol. 1, a virtue-driven collection of biographical sketches from the War of Independence.
Learn American History While Building Godly Character
From the chaos of battlefields to secret midnight rides, you’ll meet ten real heroes, each demonstrating a powerful character quality:
- Dependability ~ Wentworth Cheswell
- Determination ~ Peter Salem
- Enthusiasm ~ Rev. Jonathan Mayhew
- Faithfulness ~ Rev. Lemuel Haynes
- Humility ~ Col. George Washington
- Initiative ~ Col. Ethan Allen
- Justice ~ John Adams
- Passion ~ Samuel Adams
- Steadfastness ~ Dr. Joseph Warren
- Virtue ~ Rev. Jacob Duché
American Heroes to Emulate
These action-packed stories of the Revolution showcase the very best role models of the period between July 9, 1755 and June 17, 1775.
- Discover how George Washington survived against all odds.
- Feel Reverend Jonathan Mayhew's enthusiasm, which ignited patriotic fervor among colonists.
- Witness Samuel Adams ignite a revolution with his passion for justice.
- Watch John Adams uphold justice, even for his adversaries, during the Boston Massacre trials.
- Hear Reverend Jacob Duché's powerful prayer for the Continental Congress.
- Follow Wentworth Cheswell on his midnight ride as he warned of approaching British troops.
- Ride with Ethan Allen as he storms Fort Ticonderoga.
- Admire Lemuel Haynes’s faith which led him to break barriers.
- Stand beside Dr. Joseph Warren as he risks everything for liberty.
- Understand how Peter Salem’s courage changed history.
The American History Supplement Your Family Needs
Through depictions of dramatic events, each biographical vignette keeps children hooked on the facts of history while simultaneously fostering patriotism and faith. Black and white illustrations bring added context to the stories, showing portraits, battle scenes, and key turning points.
Profiles of Valor is perfect for reading aloud as a family, an ideal gift for a budding historian (grades 7 and up), a great addition to your daily morning basket reading, or a wholesome recreational reading option for independent readers.
Book Format
While the stories are ordered chronologically, each chapter can stand alone if desired. Each biographical sketch will take approximately 30 minutes to read aloud.
Each chapter is introduced with a definition of the virtue demonstrated and a relevant Bible memory verse. At the close of each story, comprehension questions help check for understanding while application questions foster discussion to bring the virtues into modern life. Meaningful quotes from statesmen and important personalities are also included throughout the volume.
Read this volume and the entire four-book series to fall in love with American history, reconnect with its godly founding values, and discover a pathway for its future.
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Col. George Washington ~ Humility | July 9, 1755
2. Rev. Jonathan Mayhew ~ Enthusiasm | June 8, 1766
3. Samuel Adams ~ Passion | March 5, 1770
4. John Adams ~ Justice | March 5, 1770
5. Rev. Jacob Duché ~ Virtue | Sept. 7, 1774
6. Wentworth Cheswell ~ Dependability | Dec. 15, 1774
7. Col. Ethan Allen ~ Initiative | May 10, 1775
8. Rev. Lemuel Haynes ~ Faithfulness | May 19, 1775
9. Dr. Joseph Warren ~ Steadfastness | June 17, 1775
10. Peter Salem ~ Determination | June 17, 1775
Selected Bibliography
Image Credits
About the Authors
Customer Reviews
What I especially appreciate is how each profile points back to God’s faithfulness and the importance of standing firm in truth. Profiles of Valor 1 encourages meaningful discussions about perseverance, obedience, and trusting the Lord, making it a wonderful resource for building both historical knowledge and Christ-centered character in our homeschool
These volumes are a great addition to a growing history collection and pair especially well with other character-driven history series. If you enjoyed For You They Signed or the What a Character Series, you will love Profiles of Valor. They share the same engaging, story-centered approach that makes history feel personal and memorable.
Highly recommended for readers who enjoy discovering lesser-known details, meaningful stories, and inspiring figures from the past, and for anyone looking to add quality history books to their collection.