A collection of stories that positively influence students by developing character traits such as generosity, courage, self-sacrifice, bravery, modesty, inspiration, responsibility, ingenuity, understanding and many more.

"Grades 3-8"--Cover. "24 reproducible stories of character ; Thinking questions & writing ideas ; Develop students' character"--Cover.

Jerry Anderson rescues two from drowning -- Brian Andrew rescues drowning diver -- Alfred Antenucci saves President Reagan from gunman -- Geronimo Barreras disarms gunman -- Jim Betts saves earthquake victim -- Cesar Chavez pleads for migrant rights -- Jaime Escalante inspires struggling students -- Terry Fox runs to raise cancer funds -- Miep Gies shelters Jews from the Nazis -- Marty Kamer snatches boy from train's path -- Al Keasler pulls friend from icy water -- Joe Lippo fixes plane in flight -- Sally Martinez-Koon pulls woman from car -- Ralph Nader defends consumer rights -- Joe Otero saves six from train crash -- Joseph Polichio saves a man from beating -- Dith Pran frees friends and rebels -- Daddy Bruce Randolph feeds the hungry -- Karl Schreiner stops dogs from attacking boy -- Mark Seay shields niece from bullet -- Mother Teresa cares for the needy -- Terry Waite risks own safety for hostages -- Raoul Wallenberg rescues Jews during World War II -- Ryan White speaks for AIDS victims.