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During World War II, a social worker named Jacqueline bicycled through the streets of Paris, passing Nazi soldiers and carrying a toy duck to share with the children she visited. What the Nazis didnât know, however, was that Jacqueline wasnât a social worker at all, but a Jewish member of the French Resistance.
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From the award-winning author, this is a compelling history of the sinking of British battlecruiser H.M.S. Hood in the cold waters of the North Atlantic in 1941. It was a great loss to the Royal Navy and resulted in the deaths...
History is dramatic—and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in a compelling series aimed at young readers. Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes and tribulations that led to the birth of this
...The young adult adaptation of the epic memoir of an Alaskan pararescue jumper, Special Forces Operator, and decorated war hero.
"That Others May Live" is a mantra that defines the fearless men of Alaska's 212th Pararescue Unit, the PJs, one of the most elite military forces on the planet. Whether they are rescuing citizens injured and freezing in the Alaskan wilderness or saving wounded Rangers and SEALS in blazing firefights at war,
10) The Bomb
Ground Attack! When facing a fierce enemy, who are the first forces sent into combat? Army soldiers fire weapons, launch missiles, and operate radar. They lead the ground attack. Through action-packed images and detailed text features, this title sparks students' curiosity about the largest branch of the United States Armed Forces.
Are you fascinated with battleships and wars at sea? The U.S. Navy has a long history of defending the nation from threats at sea. Did you know that active duty members of the U.S. Navy are sailors? Find out how the Navy's fleet of ships has become bigger, faster, and more efficient through visual information such as charts, maps, and captions.
Who's primary objective is to protect American citizens and uphold the laws of the United States? The FBI and CIA works to prevent terrorist attacks like 911. Want to be a special agent? This title takes students behind the scenes and into the life of a FBI and CIA agent. Students will compare and contrast these two agencies and discover how they unfold information through fingerprints, wiretaps, and interviews.
Curious about the latest military technology? Learn about the high-tech field of drones and robotic warfare. This could be America's future means of fighting wars. This title encourages students to refer to details and examples in the text as they make inferences and determine the main idea.
How does America protect its people? Air combat didn't become possible until the invention of the airplane in the early 1900s. Since its official creation, the USAF has played a decisive role in the Korean War, the Vietnam War, both Gulf Wars, the war in Afghanistan, and countless smaller conflicts. This title shows students how the U.S. Air Force uses an astounding array of weapons and equipment to keep the nation secure through action-packed
...The U.S. Marines are an amphibious force. Using support from the Navy, they attack enemy from the air or water. They have been at the forefront of nearly every major battle in the nation's history. This action-packed title encourages students to inference and analyze the text as they learn about the U.S. Marines and the training it takes to defend America.
A person trained to carry out difficult, dangerous missions nearly anywhere on Earth with a steady hand, clear mind, and iron will is a special operations soldier. The purpose of a special operations soldier is to protect the country against hidden and secretive enemies. Find out why members of this command are especially tough. This book features captions and labels that help students interpret and understand the information in a fun engaging
...It's the 1960s, and the Vietnam War is raging. You find yourself in the midst of the turmoil. Will you: Enlist in the Marines and volunteer to go to war? Join your fellow young Americans eager to protest the war? Be a young Vietnamese man forced to choose between the communist North and the capitalist South? Everything in this book happened to real people. And YOU CHOOSE what you do next. The choices you make could lead you to jail, to the jungles
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