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Unsung Heroes of US History

Black spy James Armistead helped Americans defeat British forces at Yorktown in 1781, securing victory in the Revolutionary War. American Indian Sarah Winnemucca fought for her people's lands and rights. Frances Perkins, the first woman to hold a Presidential Cabinet position, was the driving force behind President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal. Often forgotten by historians, these individuals played key roles in changing US history, but they were often not recognized or given the credit they deserved due to their gender or race. These mini biography collections introduce middle-grade readers to 12 remarkable individuals, profiling their life's work and the challenges they faced.