Stories with accompanying Scripture quotations and discussion questions demonstrate the effectiveness of persevering and finishing such projects as cleaning a room, making a gift for a relative, and bailing out a leaky boat.

Describes how individuals have overcome their doubts, fears, and physical disabilities to become successful athletes, and gives advice on overcoming failures, disregarding negative criticism, and developing self-confidence

Suggests ways we can show determination and accomplishments made possible because others showed determination, such as the invention of the phonograph and landing on the moon

A biography of the country lawyer who through sheer perseverance became the sixteenth president of the United States and became known as perhaps the greatest American ever.

The life story of the civic-minded Philadelphia printer and publisher who achieved renown as an author, scientist, inventor, patriot, and statesman through an industrious and persevering approach to his work.

Traces the life of the man who invented the phonograph, light bulb, and motion picture camera, with an emphasis on the value of perseverance in his achievements

Explains the virtue of determination and describes ways to show it in the home, school, and community.

When the going gets tough, the tough get going! This famous phrase is what perseverance is all about. Perseverance means sticking with something even when obstacles stand in your way. It means giving all you've got, and never giving up. In this graphic nonfiction book, you'll meet some amazing people who used perseverance to turn dreams into reality. You'll also the question, What would I do?

Product Description: Grit (Character Strength) by Sara Antill