perseverance (ethics)

Ji-su, sad when her mother is summoned to be a seamstress at the palace of the Korean king, spends a year perfecting her own skills, hoping she too will be chosen to sew for the king, and be reunited with her mother.

As he reads about Mary McLeod Bethune, a boy learns to hold onto his dream of going to college and works to make it happen, despite the teasing of his friends.

When the three big trains refuse to go up the mountain in the deep snow, the Little Red Train finds brave helpers and goes on a rescue mission to take food to the stranded villagers.

Octavia the octopus can shoot every color of ink cloud except the usual purple one. She practices knowing that she needs the purple one to camouflage from predators. Will she be able to shoot her purple cloud when it counts? Includes activities: for creative minds; camouflage and protection; octopus fun facts; octopus ink cloud craft.

Focuses on Helen Keller's determination to hear, see, and speak and her equal determination to help others with handicaps similar to her own.

When a young rabbit quits soccer after a disappointing first game, her family encourages her to keep trying.

"Robbie Hammond, the Dulaney Orioles' pitcher, has to persevere through a losing season"--Provided by publisher.

Baseball legend Cal Ripken, Jr., shares his Eight Elements of Perseverance, which helped him find success and fulfillment in all areas of his life, and offers advice on how others can use those principles in their own lives.

Ridiculously poor at sports, Randy horrifies himself and his friends when he responds to a bully's taunts by announcing he'll try out for the football team.