This series is unique in that it combines biography and geography to tell the stories of remarkable individuals whose bold and often life-threatening journeys had a profound impact on our nation's history. Readers will travel along with them, experiencing the challenges they faced, as well as their accomplishments. The text is supported by numerous maps, including a comprehensive map and reference guide at the end of each book that shows the sites referred to in the text and lists their addresses and web sites, allowing contemporary readers to literally follow in the footsteps of these American heroes.