Bibliograph

The book of virtues, a treasury of great moral stories, edited, with commentary, by William J. Bennett and Elayne Glover Bennett

Type

Label

The book of virtues, a treasury of great moral stories, edited, with commentary, by William J. Bennett and Elayne Glover Bennett

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The book of virtues

Oclc number

1346356770

Responsibility statement

edited, with commentary, by William J. Bennett and Elayne Glover Bennett

Sub title

a treasury of great moral stories

Summary

A collection of hundreds of stories that will help children understand and develop character and help adults teach it to them. From the Bible to American history, from Greek mythology to English poetry, from fairy tales to modern fiction, theses stories are a rich mine of moral literacy. This revised anniversary edition includes new stories of those who have shaped recent history, such as Mother Teresa, Colin Powell, and Rick Rescorla

Table Of Contents

Introduction to the revised edition -- Introduction to the first edition. Self-discipline -- Compassion -- Responsibility -- Friendship -- Work -- Courage -- Perseverance -- Honesty -- Loyalty -- Faith. Credits -- Acknowledgments -- Index

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