Profiles of Valor Vol. 2 (MP3 Audiobook Download)
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Overview
America's greatness is rooted in its goodness, which is rooted in Christianity.
Step into the turning point of America’s fight for freedom, December 1775 - December 1777. From daring midnight crossings to tense debates in Congress, you’ll meet ten real heroes, each demonstrating a powerful virtue like perseverance, valor, and wisdom. 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 | KD426-8 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Master Books |
| Title | Profiles of Valor Vol. 2 (MP3 Audiobook Download) |
| Subtitle | December 1775 - December 1777 |
| Series | Profiles of Valor |
| ISBN 13 | 9798900920139 |
| Contributors | Marilyn Boyer, Grace Ehrman |
| Narrator | Will Stauff |
| Duration (in Minutes) | 119 |
| Publisher | New Leaf Publishing Group, LLC |
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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 turning point of America’s fight for freedom with Profiles of Valor: Vol. 2, a virtue-driven collection of biographical sketches from the War of Independence.
Learn American History While Building Godly Character
From daring midnight crossings to tense debates in Congress, you’ll meet ten real heroes, each demonstrating a powerful character quality:
- Attentiveness ~ Samuel Fraunces
- Diligence ~ Col. John Glover & the Marblehead Men
- Endurance ~ Gen. Horatio Gates
- Honesty ~ John Hart
- Perseverance ~ Gen. Henry Knox
- Persuasiveness ~ Rev. John Witherspoon
- Resourcefulness ~ Oliver Wolcott
- Responsibility ~ Richard Henry Lee
- Valor ~ Gen. George Washington
- Wisdom ~ Gen. George Washington
American Heroes to Emulate
These action-packed stories of the Revolution showcase the very best role models of the period between December 1775 and December 1777.
- Discover how Henry Knox braved snow and ice to deliver cannons that saved Boston.
- See George Washington’s valor as he leads his troops through hardship and victory.
- Watch Samuel Fraunces’s attentiveness foil a plot against Washington.
- Hear John Witherspoon’s persuasive words ignite independence.
- Witness Richard Henry Lee urge Congress toward liberty.
- Admire Oliver Wolcott’s resourcefulness as his family melts down a king’s statue for bullets.
- Stand with John Hart as he clings to honesty through personal loss.
- Row with John Glover’s Marblehead Men as they ferry Washington’s army to victory at Trenton.
- Persevere with Horatio Gates through the trials of Saratoga.
- Learn wisdom from Washington’s faith and leadership at Valley Forge.
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.
Customer Reviews
The stories are easy to follow for upper elementary and middle school listeners and naturally spark discussions about integrity, worldview, and standing firm in truth. Listening together helped my children see how daily obedience and trust in the Lord matter just as much as heroic moments, making this a valuable addition to our homeschool history and Bible time.
The writing remains engaging and age-appropriate, making it suitable for both independent reading and family discussions. We found that this volume naturally led to conversations about making wise choices and standing strong in one’s convictions.
This audiobook is a valuable supplement for families who want to weave character development and faith-based lessons into their homeschool routine easily. We like listening to material like this on the road or while we work on hands-on projects.
Each chapter began by highlighting a character quality exemplified by the individual and a related Bible verse followed by a specific story from their life. These audiobooks are very quick and compact biographies that share a specific story from the individual’s life and then including their main life achievements and how they impacted America. The end of chapter questions include short answer questions about the story but also more thought provoking questions about the highlighted character quality.