First Facts About American Heroes Author:David C. King Each subject in the First Facts reference series is covered within a uniquely designed two-page spread. Timelines, beautiful large-format color photos and engravings, and easy-to-digest bulleted facts all enhance the presentation and help to provide the most essential information simply, at a glance. Special chronologies and introductory passage... more »s on important periods in American history also put thousands of facts in clear historical context.