Step into the earliest days of America’s fight for freedom. From the chaos of battlefields to secret midnight rides, you’ll meet ten real heroes, each demonstrating a powerful virtue like humility, justice, and determination. 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.
The four-volume Profiles of Integrity series paints ten inspiring biographies in each volume — each story centered on a distinct character trait such as dependability, contentment, tolerance, or resourcefulness.
Vol 1: 1775-1781 Step into the boots of ten real patriots who faced impossible odds during the American Revolution. Whether a pastor, a naval captain, a militia leader, or a homemaker, these extraordinary characters made history with their skillful use of traits like generosity, enthusiasm, and discretion.
Vol 2: 1804-1865 Enjoy riveting but real stories set during westward expansion, the War of 1812, the American Civil War era, and the Victorian Era of England. Each chapter shows how integrity made the difference in daring escapes and rescues, dangerous expeditions, and fierce battles.
Vol 3: 1872-1919 Step into the shoes of ten real people who made history from Reconstruction to the trenches of World War I — an era of railroads, revolution, and global war. At every exciting turn, their integrity made the difference between success and failure.
Vol 4: 1920-1945 Enter an era of revolution, global conflict, and impossible choices. Step into the trenches, skies, and frozen wilderness with ten real people who made history from the Russian Revolution to the end of World War II.
These engaging stories not only deepen your student’s understanding of history but also encourage the development of Christlike character in everyday life.
Recommended for middle and high school students (grades 7 and up), each volume features compelling storytelling, rich historical context, comprehension questions, black and white illustrations, and most importantly, timeless truths about Christian integrity and faith.
Character-Centered Discipleship: Each biography is built around a single godly character trait, such as truthfulness, punctuality, loyalty, and honor. The stories and discussion questions encourage students to grow in these Christlike character traits.
Inspire World Changing Faith: Through engaging accounts of ordinary people who shaped history, students see how conviction and character can change the world. These stories inspire students to live boldly for Christ, connecting the lessons of the past to their own lives today.
Flexible and Family-Friendly Format: Designed for middle and high school students (grades 7 and up), each biography takes about 30 minutes to read—perfect for independent reading, family read-alouds, or morning basket time. Chapters can be read in any order and used flexibly for recreational reading or to supplement a Bible, history, or language arts curriculum.