True Stories of the Second World War
Epic naval
encounters between titanic warships, monumental battles involving hundreds
of thousands of men, and duels between lone snipers facing almost certain
death, these are just some of the dramatic tales in this collection of
stories, from the Second World War. For those who survived, it would
remain the most intense and vivid experience of their lives.
Pages 167 Paperback Ages 9+
True Stories of the First World War
Today, almost a
century after it was fought, the First World War still haunts us. With
its aircraft, submarines, machine guns and tanks, it was the first modern
war. But the generals who fought it came from an age of cavalry
charges and dashing red uniforms. The result was slaughter on a
massive scale -- making it one of the most troubling wars in history.
Pages 132 Paperback Ages 9+
True Stories
Letters From Wolfie
Mark's dog, Wolfie,
is part malamute, part German shepherd, and all heart. Mark can hardly
imagine life without his big, loving canine companion. But in 1969,
the Vietnam War is still raging, and when Mark learns that the army needs
scout dogs, he decides to send Wolfie. As his dad says, a smart dog
like Wolfie could save a lot of soldiers--soldiers like Mark's brother,
Danny. Besides, it seems like the patriotic thing to do. . .
Inspired by real events, this is a heartbreaking story about sacrifice,
loyalty, and the complex meanings of patriotism.
Pages 240 paperback Ages 9+
The Blitz
In 1940, the German air force launched the biggest bombing raid the world
had ever seen -- first on London and later on twons and cities all over
Britain. These thrilling tales tell how people survived their country's
finest and darkest hour. From firefighters and fighter pilots, to children
sent away as evacuees, each one tells an unforgettable story of their time
in the Blitz.
Pages 149 Paperback Ages 9+
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