Hero Classics II

Helen Keller

Leonardo da Vinci

Joan of Arc

Marco Polo

Today, every child learns that the earth revolves around the sun. Yet in sixteenth century Europe, that belief was considered absolutely false! Galileo was the extraordinary astronomer and inventor who discovered the truth, at the risk of his reputation and freedom. He refused to support an incorrect view of the universe, and spent the last eight years of his life under house arrest. Learn of Galileo’s courage and genius in this revealing story of how his integrity led to a whole new universe of discovery and knowledge.

Marie Curie

Trained in the traditional music methods by his father, Beethoven was an accomplished pianist by age 12. By his early twenties, he had performed for Joseph Haydn, who compared him to the great Mozart. Beethoven began to lose his hearing, but he threw himself even more deeply into his music, composing “Fur Elise,” “Sonata Pathetique” and the dramatic “Fifth Symphony.” Years later, audience members heard what he could not and leapt to their feet in appreciation for such passionate music. His creativity gave the world music that stirs the soul.