Heroes are often ordinary people whose actions become heroic under specific circumstances. In every tragedy, there are people who risk their lives for a greater good without thinking of their own safety or fear. These are the stories of some of the world's most inspiring heroes. Their names may not be familiar, but their stories deserve to be told.

Created in partnership with TIME©, this nonfiction reader builds critical literacy skills while students are engaged in reading high-interest content.

• Reader's Guide and Try It! provide extensive language-development activities to develop critical thinking
• Table of contents, glossary, and index help increase comprehension and strengthen academic vocabulary
• A fun culminating activity challenges students to create a comic book about a hero
• Prepares students for college and career and aligns with state and national standards