In this story, based on true events, a retired lieutenant in the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) shares for the first time his brave 9/11 experience with his grandchildren. Grandpa is a hero who helped rescue the last man out alive from the ruins of the World Trade Center, but his grandchildren didn't even know it until they started asking questions. Countless stories of ordinary Americans doing extraordinary things surround us, but revealing their stories takes know-how. Through this authentic story and others in the series, kids increase their awareness about 9/11 and everyday heroes. They also learn how to ask probing questions and become active listeners and curious learners seeking context.

My Buddy's a Hero – And I Didn't Even Know It is the first book in the Discovering Heroes® series of books for kids of all ages, especially 7-11. Remembering Heroes is the second book in the series. 9/11 Courage and Tributes is the third.

In this story, based on true events, Tyler, Olivia and Sophia spend the weekend with their grandparents to learn more about September 11, 2001. The family visits very special tributes created to honor and remember people who lost their lives that day. By asking questions and actively listening, the kids learn about 9/11's lasting impact and the courage of everyday heroes, including their role in our nation's largest water evacuation. Join in their discoveries. Help the kids of today and tomorrow to never forget.

9/11 Courage and Tributes is the third book in the Discovering Heroes® series of books for kids of all ages, especially 7-11. Remembering Heroes is the second in the series. My Buddy's a Hero – And I Didn't Even Know It is the first.

In this story, based on true events, Tyler, Olivia and Sophia join their grandparents at a memorial service for September 11, 2001 at the Fire Department of the City of New York's Rescue Company 1. There, they learn about some of their grandparents' brave friends, everyday heroes and see many in action. The children uncover a lot they never knew about America's darkest day by asking questions and actively listening. Join in their discoveries. Together, we can help the kids of today and tomorrow to never forget.

Remembering Heroes is the second book in the Discovering Heroes® series of books for kids of all ages, especially 7-11. My Buddy's a Hero–And I Didn't Even Know It is the first book of the series. 9/11 Courage and Tributes is the third.

In this story, based on true events, a retired lieutenant in the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) shares for the first time his brave 9/11 experience with his grandchildren. Grandpa is a hero who helped rescue the last man out alive from the ruins of the World Trade Center, but his grandchildren didn't even know it until they started asking questions. Countless stories of ordinary Americans doing extraordinary things surround us, but revealing their stories takes know-how. Through this authentic story and others in the series, kids increase their awareness about 9/11 and everyday heroes. They also learn how to ask probing questions and become active listeners and curious learners seeking context.

My Buddy's a Hero – And I Didn't Even Know It is the first book in the Discovering Heroesreg; series of books for kids of all ages, especially 7-11. Remembering Heroes is the second book in the series. 9/11 Courage and Tributes is the third.