What Makes a Hero?

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What do you think makes a hero? Try to pick out the correct hero in this hero quiz. Want to find out more about them and other heroes? Check out some of the books below!

This baseball player was the first African American player in Major League Baseball. They also founded a bank for African Americans as many African Americans could not get loans from other banks.
This beloved artist taught many people how to paint on a television program. People say watching it makes them happy. Plus, they learn to paint trees really well!
This astronaut has also been an engineer, a doctor, a Peace Corps volunteer, and appeared on Star Trek Next Generation. Wow, they have been busy!
This inventor is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, despite never learning to play music.
This photographer never made much money, but their pictures made life safer for children.
This Native American activist fought to end slavery for African Americans and in the Seminole tribe.
This person is the first woman, the first Asian American, and the first person of color to become Vice President of the United States. That’s a lot of firsts!
This soccer player has won gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Olympics. When not busy kicking soccer balls, they are an LGBTQ activist.
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