John Berry "Father of the American Navy" and America's first commissioned Naval officer, served as captain of several ships during the American Revolution. He received the rank of commodore by George Washington in 1797.

Level 1 books in the Footsteps of the Saints series are about 32 pages each and are written as read-alouds for your beginning readers at about a second grade reading level. The print size is large to make it easier to read for young readers, and there are many wonderful illustrations to give a visual for your younger children who are listening.
Br. Ernest, C.S.C