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Product Description Heroes truly come in all shapes and sizes. From dodging bullets on the battlefield to rocketing into outer space, courageous animals put their lives on the line for the good of others. Nonfiction stories of real-life animal heroes are sure to intrigue and inspire, and breathtaking illustrations present their tales like never before. A photo of each hero and additional details about their lives are included in the afterword. Book Description True stories of animal heroes told in a unique picture book format Courageous stories of animals who save lives have a universal appeal to kids Captivates young animal lovers and celebrates the wonderful ways animals touch our lives About the Author Melissa Higgins has written more than 100 fiction and nonfiction books for children, including titles for the Capstone imprints Pebble, Pebble Plus, Picture Window, Snap, and Stone Arch. Her books have received medals from the Independent Publisher Book Awards and the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. Before becoming a full-time writer, Melissa worked as a school counselor and had a private counseling practice. When not reading or writing, she enjoys hiking and taking photographs in the Arizona desert where she lives with her husband and two shy kitties. You can visit Melissa’s website (www.mghiggins.com) to learn more about her books. Blake A. Hoena grew up in central Wisconsin, where he wrote stories about robots conquering the moon and trolls lumbering around the woods behind his parents house. He now lives in Minnesota and continues to write about fun things like space aliens and superheroes. Blake has written more than fifty chapter books and graphic novels for children. Nancy Loewen writes fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults. Recent awards include: 2012 Minnesota Book Awards finalist (The LAST Day of Kindergarten); 2011 Bank Street's Best Children's Books of the Year (Share a