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Facing the Mountain (Adapted for Young Readers): A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II
By Daniel James Brown. 2023
Adapted for young readers from the New York Times bestseller by Daniel James Brown, Facing the Mountain is the remarkable…
true story of three brave Japanese American soldiers who fought for the United States during World War II while facing discrimination at home. Perfect for readers of The Boys in the Boat.After the Japanese military bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941, Japanese Americans became the subject of racism and discrimination within the United States. Many were rounded up and put in concentration camps. But even while this was happening, there were many Japanese American soldiers who fought to ensure that all Americans were safe during the biggest conflict in world history.Facing the Mountain is the story of three Japanese American soldiers: Rudy Tokiwa, Fred Shiosaki, and Kats Miho, who volunteered for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team to fight for their country in World War II. The book covers the three soldiers' deployment to Europe and the struggles of their families back home. Woven throughout is the chronicle of Gordon Hirabayashi, one of a cadre of patriotic resisters who stood up against the government in defense of their own rights.Equal parts riveting war story, resisitance history, and courtroom drama, Facing the Mountain is a fascinating and impeccably researched book that will captivate young readers. Includes black and white photos and backmatter.Pure Grit: How American World War II Nurses Survived Battle and Prison Camp in the Pacific
By Mary Cronk Farrell. 2014
&“Farrell chronicles the harrowing story of U.S. Army and Navy nurses based in the Philippines during WWII . . . a memorable portrayal.&”…
—Booklist (starred review) In the early 1940s, young women enlisted for peacetime duty as U.S. Army nurses. But when the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 blasted the United States into World War II, 101 American Army and Navy nurses serving in the Philippines were suddenly treating wounded and dying soldiers while bombs exploded all around them. The women served in jerry-rigged jungle hospitals on the Bataan Peninsula and in underground tunnels on Corregidor Island. Later, when most of them were captured by the Japanese as prisoners of war, they suffered disease and near-starvation for three years. Pure Grit is a story of sisterhood and suffering, of tragedy and betrayal, of death and life. The women cared for one another, maintained discipline, and honored their vocation to nurse anyone in need—all 101 coming home alive. The book is illustrated with archival photographs and includes an index, glossary, and timeline. &“Farrell doesn&’t spare her young readers any grim details . . . She includes the challenges these women faced and the joy they felt on returning home. As awful as history can be, now might be the right time to introduce the next generation to this important period.&” —The Washington Post &“Young readers who enjoyed Tanya Lee Stone&’s Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream will also appreciate this story of courageous women whose story was nearly forgotten.&” —School Library JournalA Thousand Sisters: The Heroic Airwomen of the Soviet Union in World War II
By Elizabeth Wein. 2019
Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Finalist!The gripping true story of the only women to fly in combat in World…
War II—from Elizabeth Wein, award-winning author of Code Name VerityIn the early years of World War II, Josef Stalin issued an order that made the Soviet Union the first country in the world to allow female pilots to fly in combat. Led by Marina Raskova, these three regiments, including the 588th Night Bomber Regiment—nicknamed the “night witches”—faced intense pressure and obstacles both in the sky and on the ground. Some of these young women perished in flames. Many of them were in their teens when they went to war.This is the story of Raskova’s three regiments, women who enlisted and were deployed on the front lines of battle as navigators, pilots, and mechanics. It is the story of a thousand young women who wanted to take flight to defend their country, and the woman who brought them together in the sky.Packed with black-and-white photographs, fascinating sidebars, and thoroughly researched details, A Thousand Sisters is the inspiring true story of a group of women who set out to change the world, and the sisterhood they formed even amid the destruction of war.From historian Thomas B. Allen, author of Remember Pearl Harbor and George Washington, Spy Master comes a sweeping, dramatic history…
of the Americans who fought alongside the British on the losing side of the American Revolution. Allen’s compelling account comprises an epic story with a personal core, an American narrative certain to spellbind readers of Tom Fleming, David McCullough, and Joseph Ellis. The first book in over thirty years on this topic in Revolution War history, Tories incorporates new research and previously unavailable material drawn from foreign archives, telling the riveting story of bitter internecine conflict during the tumultuous birth of a nation.Tasty: A History of Yummy Experiments (A Graphic Novel)
By Victoria Elliott. 2023
How did cheese happen? Who pickled the first pickle? Explore the history of innovative food in this non-fiction graphic novel…
filled with facts, legends, and recipes.Have you ever wondered how some of our favorite foods came to be? How was cheese created and who realized it belonged on everything? Was soda always meant to be a drink? A team of whimsical food sprites are excited to show you the yummy history of food expirements from all over the world! Learn about the true stories behind pickles! Get a recipe for how to make your favorite pizza! With a story and recipe for every chapter, this graphic novel will give you something to read and taste.Bahadur Shah of Gujarat: A King in Search of a Kingdom
By Kalpish Ratna. 2023
Time has forgotten Bahadur Khan. History has condemned him as a drunken wastrel and overlooked his military genius. Part man,…
part horse; part Hindu, part Muslim; part Rajput, part Gujarati; what was he like, really, this rebellious young man? A warrior born, why did he refuse the most vital battle in history? Why did he surrender the islands of Bombay to two centuries of Portuguese rule? This is the story of that renegade prince, Bahadur, Shah of Gujarat. When Vasco da Gama lands near Kozhikode on 20 May 1498, he seems scant more than a visiting trader, just another discourteous barbarian, hardly a threat. But the aughts of the new century bring seismic change. Portuguese violence on the coast escalates and piracy menaces the Spice Route. Gujarat, richest among Indian kingdoms, nourished by her eighty-seven ports, feels the tremors. It is a time of shifting loyalties. Sultans wage war on land and forge uneasy entente at sea. Borders are redrawn, new kingdoms and principalities take shape. In Dilli, the throne of Hindustan is up for auction, and everybody is bidding. Alliances form and dissolve between Rajput, Lodhi, and Sharqi, while from across the mountains glares the Chagtai, Zahiruddin Babar. Into this tense arena strolls a teenager, Bahadur, Prince of Gujarat, exiled for his wildness; at nineteen, famous already for his prowess in battle. As battle lines are drawn at Panipat, veterans hold their breath. They know the fortunes of Hindustan depend on this untried youngster. In this powerfully imagined narrative, Kalpish Ratna recreates the obscure signposts of Bahadur's life drawing facts from Indian histories. The language sparkles, filigreed with lapidary skill. In various narrative styles, myth and legend blend metamagically with the tragic events of medieval history. Bahadur, masterfully delineated in chiaroscuro, reflects the confused loyalties of young Indians today. The story of this medieval prince belongs in our own times.The Cookbook for Teens: The Easy Teen Cookbook with 74 Fun & Delicious Recipes to Try
By Mendocino Press. 2014
The super simple teen guide to becoming a kitchen whiz. Even the world's top chefs had to start somewhere. The…
Cookbook for Teens offers the easiest recipes to get aspiring chefs cooking with confidence—even if they've never cooked more than a slice of toast. This cookbook for teens starts off with the basics: practice preparation and cooking techniques, how to read recipes, and how to shop for groceries. Once these fundamentals are mastered, teens will learn how to make their own easy dishes, with super simple recipes for appetizers, entrées, and snacks. The Cookbook for Teens includes: Chef Hacks—Young chefs will soon become kitchen pros with key cooking skills, safety tips, and shopping guidance. This cookbook for teens is the key. 74 Fool-proof Recipes—Teens will love cooking and eating easy and tasty recipes like Bacon and Cheese Risotto and Deep Dish Spaghetti Pizza. The Skills Test—Teens can put all of their skills to the test with a step-by-step guide to preparing a three-course meal that will WOW family and friends. Give new chefs the tools, skills, and recipes they need to begin mastering the art of cooking with The Cookbook for Teens.Spies in the Civil War for Kids: A History Book (Spies in History for Kids)
By Daniel Lewer. 2021
Send spy-enthusiasts ages 8 to 12 behind enemy lines with top-secret Civil War history When it comes to getting kids…
interested in history, the secretive tales of spies are a great place to start. Filled with exciting stories about the brave men and women who served in plain clothes, this unique look into the Civil War helps history come alive through explorations of cunning plots, inventive gadgets, and clever disguises that are sure to fascinate kids. Go beyond other Civil War books for kids with: A complete overview—This book teaches kids about the Civil War and the many spies that played key roles in the conflict. Spy tools—Kids will discover the unbelievable ways spies outsmarted their enemies with boiled eggs, fake cannons, and signal flags. Illustrated history—Awesome full-color drawings of historical moments, spy gadgets, battle maps, and more keep kids engaged. Show kids how exciting learning about US history can be with Spies in the Civil War for Kids.An introduction to the brave heroes of World War 2 for kids ages 8 to 12 Sometimes all it takes…
to make a difference is a single person willing to risk their life and take a stand. This inspiring collection of biographies explores the stories of some of the most amazing heroes of World War 2. From Anne Frank and Oskar Schindler to our forgotten African allies, these soldiers, spies, and freedom fighters helped change the world and save millions of lives. What will kids learn from their stories of selflessness and bravery? 50 incredible tales—Kids will learn about what happened in World War II through the eyes of the people who lived and fought during it. Powerful quotations—Help kids better understand who these people were and what they stood for with direct quotes included in each story. Learn more—Kids can find out even more about the heroes in this book thanks to suggestions for further reading at the end of each biography. Introduce kids to the incredible stories of heroic men and women in this standout among biography books.World War II Q&A: 175+ Fascinating Facts for Kids (History Q&A)
By R. Rasmussen. 2021
Interesting facts that teach kids ages 8 to 12 all about World War II Was the Second World War a…
continuation of the First World War? How did children in the United States contribute to the war effort? Help young learners find the answers to these questions and more in this close-up look at the largest conflict the world has ever known. They'll learn how it began, who fought in it, and the ways it affected lives all around the globe—one unbelievable fact at a time. Go beyond other World War 2 books with: 175+ amazing things to know—Kids will step back in time and explore the history of World War II with Q&As, true or false questions, and more. Easy-to-share facts—Provide kids with bite-sized facts that are simple to remember and exciting to tell their friends and family. A complete overview—Young learners will examine how the war started, the new ways it was fought, the effects it had on the lives of ordinary people, and more. Make learning about history easy with this top choice in books about World War 2.The Vegan Cookbook for Kids: Easy Plant-Based Recipes for Young Chefs
By Barb Musick. 2020
Easy, tasty vegan recipes for young chefs ages 8-12 Kids in the kitchen know how to have fun—and eat well,…
too! Have a blast cooking (and devouring) delicious meals with The Vegan Cookbook for Kids. This kids cookbook is packed with easy-to-follow recipes for flavorful vegan food. Now you can create scrumptious vegan meals with your own two hands—and share them with your family and friends! This kids cookbook starts by teaching you about common plant-based ingredients, essential kitchen tools, and cooking safety guidelines. Get more comfortable in the kitchen as you cook with tips and ideas to help you become a better chef. Plus, you'll keep it simple with the recipes in this kids cookbook—they use mostly easy-to-find, inexpensive ingredients. Dig into a kids cookbook that has: 50 Yummy recipes—Dish out a variety of recipes, like Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes, Creamy Buffalo Cauliflower Dip, Fruity Spinach Salad, Enchilada Casserole, and lots more! Vegan adventures—This kids cookbook includes dishes from different cuisines, so you can explore which foods and flavors you like best. Kitchen know-how—Brush up on skills like accurate measuring, safe chopping and slicing, food prepping, and even tofu preparation. Are you hungry yet? Get cooking with this fun, easy plant-based kids cookbook!Rock 'n' Roll Soldier: A Memoir
By Dean Kohler, Susan VanHecke. 2009
"During a time when none of us knew for sure if we would live or die, I came to know…
the true power of music."Dean Kohler is about to make it big—he's finally scored a national record deal! But his dreams are abruptly put on hold by the arrival of his draft notice. Now he's in Qui Nhon, Vietnam, serving as a military policeman. He keeps telling himself he's a musician, not a killer, and that he's lucky he's not fighting on the front lines. When Captain orders him to form a rock band, it's up to Dean to find instruments and players, pronto. Ingenuity and perseverance pay off and soon the band is traveling through treacherous jungle terrain to perform for troops in desperate need of an escape—even if it's only for three sets. And for Dean—who lives with death, violence, and the fear that anyone could be a potential spy (even his Vietnamese girlfriend)—the band becomes the one thing that gets him through the day. During one of the most controversial wars in recent American history, this incredible true story is about music and camaraderie in the midst of chaos.Poison dart umbrellas and cyanide guns were all a part of the arsenal of tools used by spies of the…
Soviet KGB, American CIA, and British MI6, but you won't learn that in your history books! Learn the true stories of the Cold War and how spies used listening devices planted in live cats and wristwatch cameras. Discover how East Germans tried to ride zip lines to freedom, while the Cambridge Four infiltrated Britain and rockets raced to the moon. Then make your own submarines and practice writing secret codes. It's all part of the true stories from the Top Secret Files: The Cold War. Take a look if you dare, but be careful! Some secrets are meant to stay hidden . . .Ages 9-12Pirates of the Golden Age had to deal with scurvy, fight ferocious battles, and eat everything from monkeys to snakes…
to sea turtles, but you won't learn that in your history books! Discover the truth about Anne Bonny, the Irish woman who was a true Pirate of the Caribbean, and the secrets of Blackbeard and the daring pirate Cheng I Sao. Then learn how to talk like a pirate and make a buried treasure map for your friends. It's all part of the true stories from the Top Secret Files: Pirates and Buried Treasure. Take a look if you dare, but be careful! Some secrets are meant to stay hidden . . . Ages 9-12Flame throwers, spy trees, bird bombs, and Hell Fighters were all a part of World War I, but you won't…
learn that in your history books! Uncover long-lost secrets of spies like Howard Burnham, “The One-Legged Wonder,” and nurse-turned-spy, Edith Cavell. Peek into secret files to learn the truth about the Red Baron and the mysterious Mata Hari. Then learn how to build your own Zeppelin balloon and mix up some invisible ink. It's all part of the true stories from the Top Secret Files: World War I. Take a look if you dare, but be careful! Some secrets are meant to stay hidden . . . Ages 9-12Abandon Ship!: The True World War II Story About the Sinking of the Laconia (True Survival Series #1)
By Michael Tougias, Alison O'Leary. 2023
A remarkable World War II account of a maritime attack off the West African coast, for fans of Steven Sheinkin…
and Deborah Heiligman. At the height of World War II, the RMS Laconia was torpedoed by a German submarine five hundred miles off the coast of western Africa. The attack triggered a series of unprecedented events involving allies and enemies from both sides, and left survivors adrift at sea in shark infested oceans, fighting to stay alive with little food or water. Suspenseful and informative, and featuring historic photographs, this incredible true account is a testament to the idea that compassion can rule over conflict—even during the cruelties of war. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection "This epic story races along, unspooling like a movie before our eyes—artfully, dramatically, revealing a little known part of WWII history. An intriguing book."―Doug Stanton, #1 New York Times bestselling author of In Harm&’s Way "The authors do an excellent job of conveying the chaos and loss of this grisly historical incident without pushing young readers too deeply into the horror. Many of those who lived through the Laconia catastrophe endured weeks at sea, parched and sunburned and starving in conditions that literally drove men mad. Archival photos add immediacy to this sensational true-life story." ―Wall Street Journal "An amazing account of a World War II event that is almost entirely unknown…. This story chronicles the courage, compassion, and perseverance of the few survivors of the incident, showcasing war at its worst and humanity at its best…. School librarians will want to add this to their collection." ―BooklistBaking Class: 50 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Bake! (Cooking Class)
By Deanna Cook. 2017
Following the best-selling book Cooking Class, this delightful baking cookbook for children ages 8–12 features 50 easy-to-follow, kid-friendly recipes. Lively step-by-step photos teach…
bakers-in-training how to knead dough, make biscuits, decorate cookies, and produce a perfect pie, along with essential skills like following directions and accurately measuring ingredients. Kids will learn to make both sweet and savory treats and will use fresh fruits and vegetables in recipes such as Bursting with Blueberries Muffins, Zombie Zucchini Bread, and Peachy Keen Crumble. Bonus goodie bag stickers, pop-out gift tags, and bake sale signs encourage kids to share their homemade delights with pride. 2017 NPR's Best Books of the Year 2017 IACP Cookbook Award Winner 2017 National Parenting Product Awards Winner 2018 Mom's Choice Award Gold Winner 2019 New York Times "Best Cookbooks for Kids" Also available in this series: Cooking Class and Cooking Class Global Feast!The Big Book of Baking for Kids: Favorite Recipes to Make and Share
By Weldon Owen. 2023
Featuring the very best recipes from American Girl&’s best-selling cookbooks, The Big Book of Baking For Kids is the ultimate…
cookbook for young bakers. There are treats, snacks, desserts and more for every taste and occasion. This compilation has something for every skill level and includes a delicious variety of cookies, cakes, tarts, brownies, pies, and more. Young bakers will gain kitchen confidence with helpful instructions and expert tips for kitchen safety, storage, decorating, and serving. Whether they follow each recipe step-by-step or add a unique twist, baking is a great way for kids to express creativity, learn essential skills, and make memories. Kids will wow their friends and family with delectable treats, bake-sale favorites, and show-stopping special-occasion desserts with The Big Book of Baking for Kids! 100+ RECIPES: Kids will learn to bake delicious pies, cakes, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, breakfast treats, after-school snacks and show-stopping desserts BAKING TIPS AND TRICKS: Young bakers can master measuring, rolling, frosting and decorating! INSPIRING IMAGES: Beautiful full-color photos help ensure success! STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS: Gain confidence in the kitchen and practice essential cooking skills with easy-to-follow instructions, with helpful call outs for when a young chef may need adult supervision OFFICIAL AMERICAN GIRL COOKBOOK: The trusted partner for families who want to raise strong, confident girls and help girls discover their sense of self.DK Readers L4: Days of the Knights (DK Readers Level 4)
By Christopher Maynard. 2013
Slashing swords, shining armor, knights locked in deadly battle—the mighty castle is under siege!Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and…
engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!