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The boys who challenged Hitler: Knud Pedersen and the Churchill Club
By Phillip Hoose. 2015
Recounts the actions of young resistance fighters in Denmark after the Nazi occupation during WWII. Led by fourteen-year-old Knud Pedersen,…
the group named the Churchill Club committed acts of sabotage that led to their imprisonment and sparked a national resistance movement. Some violence. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2015Symphony for the city of the dead: Dmitri Shostakovich and the Siege of Leningrad
By M. T. Anderson. 2015
Narrative biography of composer Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) and the history of Russia, from the 1917 Revolution to the events of…
WWII. Highlights how the Nazi invasion was an impetus for Shostakovich's Seventh Symphony, which rallied his fellow countrymen and the world. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2015Courageous women of the Civil War: soldiers, spies, medics, and more (Women of action #17)
By M. R. Cordell. 2016
Profiles sixteen women who defied the social norms of the time and found a way to actively participate in the…
Civil War. Several of these remarkable women were soldiers, spies, and medics on the front lines in both the Union and Confederate armies. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2016We will not be silent: the White Rose student resistance movement that defied Adolf Hitler
By Russell Freedman. 2016
Recounts the true story of Hans Scholl and his sister Sophie. Once members of the Hitler Youth, the siblings questioned…
Hitler's regime and became members of White Rose, a leaflet campaign of active resistance to the Nazis. Some violence. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2016First flight around the world: the adventures of the American fliers who won the race
By Tim Grove, National Air and Space Museum. 2015
An account of the 1924 race among six nations--Argentina, France, Great Britain, Italy, Portugal, and the United States--to be the…
first to circumnavigate the globe by airplane. Describes the efforts of the U. S. team as they struggled to overcome limited resources, hazardous weather, and foreign cultures. For grades 5-8. 2015Dive!: World War II stories of sailors & submarines in the Pacific
By Deborah Hopkinson. 2016
Recounts the story and events of America's little-known submarine warfare, also known as "silent service," in the Pacific during World…
War II. Includes personal accounts from U. S. Navy personnel serving aboard the vessels, submarine design, and descriptions of weaponry. For grades 6-9. 2016Sachiko: a Nagasaki bomb survivor's story (Nonfiction - Young Adult)
By Caren Barzelay Stelson. 2016
Recounts the story of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki through the eyes of Sachiko Yasui, who was six when the…
devastation was wrought. Describes her experiences in the aftermath of the attack as well as her long journey to find peace. Some violence. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2016Trans Mission: My Quest to a Beard
By Alex Bertie. 2017
I guess we should start at the beginning. I was born on 2 November 1995. The doctors in the hospital…
took one look at my genitals and slapped an F on my birth certificate. 'F' for female, not fail - though that would actually have been kind of appropriate given present circumstances.When I was 15, I realised I was a transgender man. That makes it sound like I suddenly had some kind of lightbulb moment. In reality, coming to grips with my identity has taken a long time. Over the last six years, I've come out to my family and friends, changed my name, battled the healthcare system, started taking male hormones and have had surgery on my chest. My quest to a beard is almost complete. This is my story.Discusses the protests that erupted across the nation following President Richard Nixon's announcement of the Cambodian invasion and the subsequent…
shooting deaths of Kent State University students by the National Guard in 1970. Highlights the iconic photograph that became a symbol of the antiwar movement. For grades 5-8. 2017The boy on the wooden box: how the impossible became possible ... on Schindler's list
By Leon Leyson, Marilyn J. Harran, Elisabeth B. Leyson. 2013
Memoir of Leon Leyson (born Leib Lejzon), who was only ten years old when the Nazis invaded Poland. Recounts the…
day his Jewish family was forced to relocate to the Kraków ghetto, their perseverance in the Plaszów concentration camp, and the relationship they formed with Oskar Schindler. For grades 5-8. 2013Marines (Special Forces: Protecting, Building, Te)
By Jack Montana. 2011
In September 2001, in response to terrorist attacks on New York and Washington D.C., the American forces, including the U.S.…
Marine Corps (USMC), were put on the highest level of military alert since the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. These soldiers are among the toughest in the world; the prestige of the unit is second to none. The entry system for new recruits is a supreme test--only about 25 percent make the grade. Over the course of an intensive 40-week "basic" training program, trainers shout at new recruits, force them to run for miles, deprive them of sleep for days at a time, and require them to make decisions almost every waking minute. This book teaches you what it takes to become a U.S. Marine. It is a grueling challenge that only the strongest survive. You need: * intelligence * self-control * courage * knowledge * resistance to pain and discomfort * team spiritGreen Berets (Special Forces: Protecting, Building, Te)
By C. F. Earl. 2011
Known around the world for both their skill in combat and their unparalleled ability to survive in harsh, unforgiving conditions,…
the Green Berets are among America's greatest soldiers. Officially called the U.S. Army Special Forces, the Green Berets work to fight terrorism, rescue hostages, gather intelligence, and defend America's allies abroad. Green Berets examines the history of this elite fighting force, exploring their training standards and special tactics. The book gives readers a detailed look at one of the U.S. Army's most important assets, including: * How the Green Berets are selected and trained * The origin of the berets that U.S. Army Special Forces wear. * How the Green Berets served in the early days of the wars in Iraq and AfghanistanCivil Wars in Africa (Africa: Progress and Problems)
By William Mark Habeeb. 2014
Since 1960, many African countries have been devastated by civil wars. Today, it is estimated that around 20 percent of…
Africas more than 1 billion people are affected, either directly or indirectly, by ongoing conflict. The widespread unrest has been a major reason the people of Africa have been unable to fully reach their potential. This book analyzes past and current conditions in Africa to shed light on the historical, cultural, governmental, religious, ethnic, and ideological factors that have caused civil wars to occur. Conflicts like the long-running war in Sudan, the unrest in Liberia and Sierra Leone, and the state failure in Somalia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are explained. The final chapter discusses ways future civil wars might be avoided.Parachute Regiment (Special Forces: Protecting, Building, Te)
By Jack Montana. 2011
The Parachute Regiment is one of the toughest units in the U.S. military and in the world. Its training course…
is designed to push recruits to their limits; only those who are strong in mind and body can pass the course. This book will take you through the entire training course. Only when the recruits have show real endurance can they even begin parachute training, working up to the moment they proudly receive their parachute wings badge. This book gives amazing insights into the training, including: * How the recruits cope with carrying an 80-pound pack. * The bizarre equipment needed for parachute training. * What it takes to jump out of a balloon at 800 feet. * How these men have proved their levels of endurance in war.Air Force (Special Forces: Protecting, Building, Te)
By Gabrielle Vanderhoof. 2011
The United States Air Force is among the best in the world. In the air, in space, and in cyberspace,…
the Air Force works to protect the United States from threats to the country's national security. The Air Force's Special Forces are highly trained to provide support to our servicemen and women as they take part in a variety of military and humanitarian efforts around the globe. This book gives readers a glimpse of what it takes to become a member of the U.S. Air Force, including the rigorous physical training each recruit must endure. You will learn: * How the Air Force assists in humanitarian efforts * What the Air Force is doing to battle viruses overseas. * How the Air Force works to support our troops fighting abroad in Iraq and Afghanistan.World's Best Soldiers (Special Forces: Protecting, Building, Te)
By C. F. Earl. 2011
Almost every country in the world has its elite units. These are the men and women who perform operations no…
regular soldiers will touch, who go deep into enemy territory to sabotage, attack, rescue, and observe. Take a look at life in five of the most prestigious military units--U.S. Airborne Forces, the Israeli Parachute Corps, Russian Spetsnaz forces, the British SAS, and the Australian SAS. Explore each force's history to understand why these units are respected and feared by their enemies. Discover: * How some elite units existed even in ancient times. * What recruiters look for in special forces. * How U.S Airborne troops parachuted into the jungles of Vietnam. * How Russian Spetsnaz sabotaged German trains during World War II. * How some U.S. amphibious ships can carry 1,700 troops.Escape and Evasion (Special Forces: Protecting, Building, Te)
By Jack Montana. 2011
Operating behind enemy lines takes nerve, courage, and skill. Above all, it requires the knowledge of how to stay undetected…
and how to escape if need be. These are the lessons of Escape and Evasion. The book covers all the essential skills of an undercover soldier. Infiltration by land, sea, and air are described in detail. The unique physical demands of night fighting are explained. Tracking techniques are also revealed, showing how the elite soldier can tell where the enemy is from broken twigs and dropped litter. In addition, this book explains some of the most surprising features of behind-the-lines operations, including: * How you can fool a tracker dog * Why you should look at the outline of shapes at night. * How you can calculate the distance of an enemy from a gunshot. * Why you should put bits of tape on all metal objects you carry. * What the best place is for an ambush.Navy SEALs (Special Forces: Protecting, Building, Te)
By Jack Montana. 2011
The U.S Navy SEALs were created in the 1960s as an elite team to fight along the rivers and coastline…
of Vietnam. Since that time, the SEALs have become the world's best at surviving and operating at sea. They are some the foremost fighters the American military has in its arsenal, able to engage any enemy, at any time, in any conditions. Come inside this top military unit, exploring what it takes to become a SEAL, as well as the dangers of the missions these highly skilled soldiers carry out. This book explains the history of the SEALs, including the creation of the unit and the first Navy SEAL ever to serve in the U.S. military. Also learn about: * How the SEALs helped contain communism during the Cold War. * What each recruit must go through in order to become part of the Navy SEALs. * The techniques the SEALs use to survive at sea. * SEAL tactics for remaining undetected when completing missions on land.Army Rangers (Special Forces: Protecting, Building, Te)
By C. F. Earl. 2011
The Rangers are some of the best-trained and most skilled soldiers in the Army. Their motto--Rangers lead the way!--is not…
just a slogan; in many of the modern conflicts in which the U.S. military has been involved, the Rangers have been among the first soldiers on the ground. In both Iraq and Afghanistan, Rangers carry out raid, ambush, and rescue missions, as well as many other kinds of operations. Army Rangers gives readers a view into the world of the highly skilled Seventy-Fifth Ranger Regiment, today's Rangers, as well as a look at the history of the unit. Since the Revolutionary War, Ranger tactics and standards have been some of the most effective in the entire military. The book also includes information about: * The tough training courses that all Rangers must endure. * What kinds of weapons the Rangers use today and throughout history. * How the modern Rangers were organized and put into action around the world.Urban Warfare (Special Forces: Protecting, Building, Te)
By Jack Montana. 2011
All elite soldiers know that at times our towns and cities can be as dangerous as any wilderness. That's why…
they train hard to defend themselves from attack, looking at ways of staying out of trouble or handling it if it happens. Explore the essential techniques of self-defense needed for an urban setting. Under elite forces tuition, you can learn how to protect yourself against physical assault by either one person or several, or even cope with a riot. Blocking, punching, grappling, and kicking are all covered, but you will also learn how to avoid trouble before it even begins. The skills covered in the book include: * How to handle an attack from someone with a knife. * How you can tell when a person will attack. * Ways of restraining someone without damaging them. * How to generate maximum power from your body. * Ways of training for self-defense situations. * The most vulnerable areas of the human body.