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N is for never forget: POW-MIA A to Z
By Nancy Polette, Paul Dillon. 2017
A true story of resistance during World War II. In Holland in 1943, teenage Hanneke joined the underground resistance movement…
against the Nazis. She acted as secret courier, helped hide Jewish children, and organized meetings. In the last months of the war, she was imprisoned and interrogated by the Germans. Now age 70 and living in Montana, she remembers those dangerous times and shares her experiences. For junior and senior high readersThe Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz: A True Story Retold for Young Readers
By Jeremy Dronfield. 2023
This powerful, moving middle grade adaptation of the adult international bestselling narrative nonfiction book The Boy Who Followed His Father into…
Auschwitz shines a light on the true story of two brothers who experienced the atrocities of the Holocaust in very different ways.Fritz Kleinmann was fourteen when the Nazis took over Vienna. Kurt, his little brother, was eight. Under Hitler’s brutal regime, their Austrian-Jewish family of six was cruelly torn apart.Taken to Buchenwald concentration camp, Fritz and his Papa, Gustav, underwent hard labor and starvation. Meanwhile, Kurt made the difficult voyage, all alone, to America, to escape the war.When Papa was ordered to the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp, Fritz—desperate not to lose his beloved father—insisted he must go too. Together, they endured countless atrocities to survive.Jeremy Dronfield authentically and accurately captures this family tale of bravery, love, hope, and survival with the help of extensive research and primary sources like Gustav’s diary and interviews with family members. Maps, black-and-white photos, a timeline of events, a glossary, and more are included.Hodder GCSE History for Edexcel: Warfare through time, c1250–present
By Sarah Webb, Ed Podesta. 2016
Exam Board: Pearson EdexcelLevel: GCSESubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: June 2018Endorsed for EdexcelEnable students to achieve their full potential…
while ensuring pace, enjoyment and motivation with this popular series from the leading History publisher for secondary schools.> Blends in-depth coverage of topics with activities and strategies to help students to acquire, retain and revise core subject knowledge > Uses an exciting mix of clear narrative, visual stimulus materials and a rich collection of contemporary sources to capture students' interest> Helps students to maximise their grade potential and develop their exam skills through structured guidance on answering every question type successfully> Builds on our experience publishing popular GCSE History resources, providing you with accurate, authoritative content written by experienced teachers who understand the content and assessment requirementsWarfare through time, c.1250-present covers both the thematic study 'Warfare and British society, c.1250-present' and the study of the historic environment 'London and the Second World War, 1939-45.'The girl he left behind: the life and times of Libbie Custer (Avisson Young Adult Ser.)
By Suzanne Middendorf Arruda. 2004
Traces the life of Elizabeth "Libbie" Custer, who married General George Armstrong Custer during the Civil War. Depicts the nomadic…
lifestyle of a nineteenth-century military wife, describes George's death at the Little Big Horn, and recounts Libbie's efforts to preserve her husband's reputation. For senior high and older readers. 2004Stonewall
By Jean Fritz. 1979
A compassionate biography of an unlikely hero. Though he was considered a loser at almost everything else he tried, as…
a Confederate officer Jackson became a brilliant military leader loved by his troops. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1979George Washington and the American Revolution
By Burke Davis. 1975
A dramatic one-volume account that emphasizes the human aspects of Washington and the revolution: the hardships of the Valley Forge…
winter, the mutiny of the Pennsylvania Line and other troops, the suspense of the attack at Trenton and at the Delaware Crossing, the despair over desertions, and the Yorktown campaignErnie's war: the best of Ernie Pyle's World War II dispatches
By David Nichols, Ernie Pyle. 1986
This collection of Pyle's columns, written during World War II, describes life in the infantry, war-torn countries and their people.…
He also reveals the thoughts and emotions of the overseas soldiers. Pyle was killed by a Japanese sniper in the spring of 1945. 1986.How did the United States become the country it is today? What led to its creation?Adapted from Pulitzer Prize–winner Rick…
Atkinson’s deeply researched and stunningly vivid The British Are Coming, the young readers edition explores these questions and so much more as it delves into the American Revolution. A collection of key battles from the beginning of the war, including Lexington and Concord and the Battle of Bunker Hill, sets the scene, telling a story of liberation fraught with contradiction and intrigue.History buffs and newcomers alike will be drawn into this fascinating, photo-illustrated account.Why Is Everybody Yelling?: Growing Up in My Immigrant Family
By Marisabina Russo. 2021
“A wonderful book about figuring out who we are and who we want to be when we grow up. It’s…
also about being an American—especially a first-generation American.” —Roz Chast This graphic-novel debut from an acclaimed picture book creator is a powerfully moving memoir of the author's experiences with family, religion, and coming of age in the aftermath of World War II, and the childhood struggles and family secrets that shaped her.It’s 1950s New York, and Marisabina Russo is being raised Catholic and attending a Catholic school that she loves—but when she finds out that she’s Jewish by blood, and that her family members are Jewish survivors of the Holocaust, her childhood is thrown into turmoil. To make matters more complicated, her father is out of the picture, her mother is ambitious and demanding, and her older half-brothers have troubles, too. Following the author’s young life into the tumultuous, liberating 1960s, this heartfelt, unexpectedly humorous, and meticulously illustrated graphic-novel memoir explores the childhood burdens of memory and guilt, and Marisabina’s struggle and success in forming an identity entirely her own.Truce: The Day the Soldiers Stopped Fighting
By Jim Murphy. 2009
On July 29, 1914, the world's peace was shattered as the artillery of the Austro-Hungarian Empire began shelling the troops…
of the country to its south. What followed was like a row of falling dominoes as one European country after another rushed to war. Soon most of Europe was fighting in this calamitous war that could have been avoided. This was, of course, World War I. But who could have guessed that on December 25 the troops would openly defy their commanding officers by stopping the fighting and having a spontaneous celebration of Christmas with their enemies? In what can only be described as a miracle, this beautiful and heart rending narrative will remind everyone how brotherhood and love for one another reach far beyond the boundaries of war and politics.D-Day: The World War II Invasion That Changed History (Scholastic Focus)
By Deborah Hopkinson. 2018
The WWII invasion known as D-Day was the largest military endeavor in history. By June 6, 1944, Hitler and his…
allies had a strong grip on the European continent, where Nazi Germany was engaged in the mass extermination of the Jewish people. The goal of D-Day was the total defeat of Hitler's regime, and the defense of free democracies everywhere. Knowing they had to breach the French coast, the US, Great Britain, and Canada planned for the impossible.D-Day was an invasion not for conquest, but liberation, and required years to plan and total secrecy to keep the advantage of surprise. Once deployed, Operation Overlord involved soldiers, sailors, paratroopers, and specialists. Acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinson weaves together the contributions of not only D-Day's famous players, but African Americans, women, journalists, and service members in a masterful tapestry of official documents, personal narratives, and archival photos to bring this decisive battle to vivid, thrilling life.Lost in the Pacific, 1942: Not a Drop to Drink (Lost #1)
By Tod Olson. 2016
World War II, October 21, 1942. A B-17 bomber drones high over the Pacific Ocean, sending a desperate SOS into…
the air. The crew is carrying America's greatest living war hero on a secret mission deep into the battle zone. But the plane is lost, burning through its final gallons of fuel. At 1:30 p. m. , there is only one choice left: an emergency landing at sea. If the crew survives the impact, they will be left stranded without food or water hundreds of miles from civilization. Eight men. Three inflatable rafts. Sixty-eight million square miles of ocean. What will it take to make it back alive?Dive! World War II Stories of Sailors & Submarines in the Pacific tells the incredible story of America's little known…
"war within a war" -- US submarine warfare during World War II. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the US entered World War II in December 1941 with only 44 Naval submarines -- many of them dating from the 1920s. With the Pacific battleship fleet decimated after Pearl Harbor, it was up to the feisty and heroic sailors aboard the US submarines to stop the Japanese invasion across the Pacific. Using first-person accounts, archival materials, official Naval documents, and photographs, award-winning author Deborah Hopkinson brings the voices and exploits of these brave men to life.We Must Not Forget: Holocaust Stories of Survival and Resistance (Scholastic Focus)
By Deborah Hopkinson. 2021
As World War II raged, millions of young Jewish people were caught up in the horrors of the Nazis' Final…
Solution. Many readers know of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi state's genocidal campaign against European Jews and others of so-called "inferior" races. Yet so many of the individual stories remain buried in time. Of those who endured the Holocaust, some were caught by the Nazis and sent to concentration camps, some hid right under Hitler's nose, some were separated from their parents, some chose to fight back. Against all odds, some survived. They all have stories that must be told. They all have stories we must keep safe in our collective memory.In this thoroughly researched and passionately written narrative nonfiction for upper middle-grade readers, critically acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinson allows the voices of Holocaust survivors to live on the page, recalling their persecution, survival, and resistance. Focusing on testimonies across Germany, the Netherlands, France, and Poland, Hopkinson paints a moving and diverse portrait of the Jewish youth experience in Europe under the shadow of the Third Reich. With archival images and myriad interviews, this compelling and beautifully told addition to Holocaust history not only honors the courage of the victims, but calls young readers to action -- by reminding them that heroism begins with the ordinary, everyday feat of showing compassion toward our fellow citizens.Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg: A Bloody Clash In The Civil War (X Books: Total War)
By Jennifer Johnson. 2020
bMore than 150 years after the event, the grand attack against the Union position on Cemetery Ridge still emotionally resonates…
with Gettysburg enthusiasts like no other aspect of the battle./b High-interest topics, real stories, engaging design and astonishing photos are the building blocks of the XBooks, a new series of books designed to engage and motivate reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. With topics based in science, history, and social studies, these action-packed books will help students unlock the power and pleasure of reading... and always ask for more! On the afternoon of July 3, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee ordered more than 12,000 Southern infantrymen to undertake what would become the most legendary charge in American military history. This attack, popularly but inaccurately known as "Pickett's Charge," is often considered the turning point of the Civil War's seminal battle of GettysburgOut of Hiding: A Holocaust Survivor’s Journey to America (With a Foreword by Alan Gratz)
By Ruth Gruener. 2020
Ruth Gruener was a hidden child during the Holocaust. At the end of the war, she and her parents were…
overjoyed to be free. But their struggles as displaced people had just begun.In war-ravaged Europe, they waited for paperwork for a chance to come to America. Once they arrived in Brooklyn, they began to build a new life, but spoke little English. Ruth started at a new school and tried to make friends -- but continued to fight nightmares and flashbacks of her time during World War II.The family's perseverance is a classic story of the American dream, but also illustrates the difficulties that millions of immigrants face in the aftermath of trauma.This is a gripping and human account of a survivor's journey forward with timely connections to refugee and immigrant experiences worldwide today.Profiles #7: War Spies (Profiles #7)
By Daniel Polansky. 2013
Six bios in one! Profiles is so much more than just your typical biography. The next book in our six-in-one,…
full-color bio series will focus on war spies. Kids will learn all of the biographical information they want to know about some of the most famous spies in history. Featuring Sir Francis Walsingham, Nathan Hale, Belle Boyd, Kim Philby, Virginia Hall, and Allen Dulles. Find out how and why they grew up to be spies!My Survival: A Girl On Schindler's List
By Joshua M. Greene, Rena Finder. 2019
Rena Finder was only eleven when the Nazis forced her and her family -- along with all the other Jewish…
families -- into the ghetto in Krakow, Poland. Rena worked as a slave laborer with scarcely any food and watched as friends and family were sent away.Then Rena and her mother ended up working for Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who employed Jewish prisoners in his factory and kept them fed and healthy. But Rena's nightmares were not over. She and her mother were deported to the concentration camp Auschwitz. With great cunning, it was Schindler who set out to help them escape.Here in her own words is Rena's gripping story of survival, perseverance, tragedy, and hope. Including pictures from Rena's personal collection and from the time period, this unforgettable memoir introduces young readers to an astounding and necessary piece of history.Critically acclaimed Sibert Honor author Deborah Hopkinson brings to bold life the remarkable story of the Danish resistance and rescue…
of over 7,000 Jews during WWII. When the Nazis invaded Denmark on Tuesday, April 9, 1940, the people of this tiny country to the north of Germany awoke to a devastating surprise. The government of Denmark surrendered quietly, and the Danes were ordered to go about their daily lives as if nothing had changed. But everything had changed. Award-winning author Deborah Hopkinson traces the stories of the heroic young men and women who would not stand by as their country was occupied by a dangerous enemy. Rather, they fought back. Some were spies, passing tactical information to the British; some were saboteurs, who aimed to hamper and impede Nazi operations in Denmark; and 95% of the Jewish population of Denmark were survivors, rescued by their fellow countrymen, who had the courage and conscience that drove them to act. With her talent for digging deep in her research and weaving real voices into her narratives, Hopkinson reveals the thrilling truth behind one of WWII's most daring resistance movements.