What if the greatest heroes on Earth weren't human?
Rex Ryder's Epic Animal Heroes is an illustrated nonfiction adventure book for ages 8–12 featuring 10 extraordinary true stories of courageous animals whose loyalty, bravery and remarkable actions changed lives and made history.
Some heroes wear uniforms.
Others have paws, wings, hooves... or flippers.
Join young explorer Rex Ryder as he uncovers ten astonishing true stories of animals whose courage changed lives and made history.
Travel across frozen Arctic wilderness, dangerous battlefields, vast oceans and remote islands to meet remarkable animals that refused to give up when others needed them most.
Discover the incredible journeys of legendary sled dogs Togo and Balto, fearless messenger pigeon Cher Ami, life-saving mine-detecting rat Magawa, loyal penguin Dindim, and more unforgettable animal heroes whose true stories are even more amazing than fiction.
Every adventure is completely true.
Every hero is real.
Every story proves that courage comes in many forms.
Inside you'll discover:
10 unforgettable true stories of real-life animal heroes
Amazing adventures from around the world
Incredible facts about every remarkable animal
Rex Ryder's Hero Lessons at the end of each chapter
Inspiring themes of courage, kindness, perseverance, loyalty and teamwork
Fascinating wildlife, history and science woven into every story
Perfect for young animal lovers
Ideal for readers ages 8–12 who love animals, nature, history, science and adventure, these incredible true stories encourage curiosity, resilience and compassion while showing that even the smallest hero can make an enormous difference.
Perfect for children who enjoy true animal stories, wildlife books, inspiring real-life adventures and discovering the remarkable things animals can do.
Explore more with Rex Ryder
Rex Ryder brings the real world to life through incredible true stories, fascinating science and unforgettable discoveries.
Meet dangerous animals.
Explore the world's deadliest oceans.
Travel back to the age of dinosaurs.
Discover extraordinary explorers, survivors and heroes.
The world's greatest heroes don't always walk on two legs.
Turn the page and discover the remarkable animals that proved bravery has no limits.
Reviews
Adventure of animal heroes with contributions to humans. The book is packed full of unheard-of stories, facts, and insights. Animals, specially trained, compassionate, loyal, brave, and task-oriented. From the smallest animal to the furriest, there's no competition, just the task at hand. There is a lesson to complete tasks even in the hardest of times. Another lesson is to see goals to the end as an individual or as a team. I enjoyed the layout, which was a mini encyclopedia of facts. However, I enjoyed the quotes at the end of a story even more.
Adventure of animal heroes with contributions to humans. The book is packed full of unheard-of stories, facts, and insights. Animals, specially trained, compassionate, loyal, brave, and task-oriented. From the smallest animal to the furriest, there's no competition, just the task at hand. There is a lesson to complete tasks even in the hardest of times. Another lesson is to see goals to the end as an individual or as a team. I enjoyed the layout, which was a mini encyclopedia of facts. However, I enjoyed the quotes at the end of a story even more.
Adventure of animal heroes with contributions to humans. The book is packed full of unheard-of stories, facts, and insights. Animals, specially trained, compassionate, loyal, brave, and task-oriented. From the smallest animal to the furriest, there's no competition, just the task at hand. There is a lesson to complete tasks even in the hardest of times. Another lesson is to see goals to the end as an individual or as a team. I enjoyed the layout, which was a mini encyclopedia of facts. However, I enjoyed the quotes at the end of a story even more.
This is a great collection of animal hero stories, for kids of any age. I was familiar with a few of the stories, but not all. I enjoyed all of them. Each story is followed by a little essay about the characteristics shown by the animal. The author talks about love, loyalty, and perseverance, and about how the children can learn to emulate these traits. Good for your home library. I think kids will love to hear the stories while they are little, then as they get older, read by themselves.
This is a great collection of animal hero stories, for kids of any age. I was familiar with a few of the stories, but not all. I enjoyed all of them. Each story is followed by a little essay about the characteristics shown by the animal. The author talks about love, loyalty, and perseverance, and about how the children can learn to emulate these traits. Good for your home library. I think kids will love to hear the stories while they are little, then as they get older, read by themselves.