Meet Paul Revere, one of America's earliest heroes.

Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. Revere is most famous for his midnight ride, when he warned patriot leaders that British soldiers were coming. However Revere did much to further the cause of American independence. He made gunpowder for the troops, helped create the nation's first paper money, and even fought in a militia.