Children’s / Teenage general interest: Warfare, battles, armed forces
Penguin USA Facing the Mountain Adapted for Young Readers
Book SynopsisAdapted 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
£17.09
Penguin Young Readers Against the Odds Crashed
£11.98
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) Eyewitness Vietnam War
£15.29
Penguin Young Readers Group Boots on the Ground
Book Synopsis★ Partridge proves once again that nonfiction can be every bit as dramatic as the best fiction.*America's war in Vietnam. In over a decade of bitter fighting, it claimed the lives of more than 58,000 American soldiers and beleaguered four US presidents. More than forty years after America left Vietnam in defeat in 1975, the war remains controversial and divisive both in the United States and abroad.The history of this era is complex; the cultural impact extraordinary. But it's the personal stories of eight people—six American soldiers, one American military nurse, and one Vietnamese refugee—that create the heartbeat of Boots on the Ground. From dense jungles and terrifying firefights to chaotic helicopter rescues and harrowing escapes, each individual experience reveals a different facet of the war and moves us forward in time. Alternating with these chapters are profiles of key American leaders and events, reminding us of all that was happening at home during the war, including peace protests, presidential scandals, and veterans' struggles to acclimate to life after Vietnam.With more than one hundred photographs, award-winning author Elizabeth Partridge's unflinching book captures the intensity, frustration, and lasting impacts of one of the most tumultuous periods of American history.*Kirkus Reviews, starred review of Marching for Freedom
£17.99
Tundra Books Innocent Heroes Stories of Animals in the First
Book SynopsisA unique celebration of the important role animals play in war, and an insightful look at the taking of Vimy Ridge from the perspective of 3 men in a Canadian platoon.Never before have the stories of animal war heroes been collected in such a special way. This book consists of eight connected fictional stories about a Canadian platoon in WW1. The Storming Normans have help from some very memorable animals: we meet a dog who warns soldiers in the trench of a gas attack, a donkey whose stubbornness saves the day, a cat who saves soldiers from rat bites, and many more. Each story is followed by nonfiction sections that tell the true story of these animals from around the world and of the Canadian soldiers who took Vimy Ridge. Through the friendship that grows between three of these soldiers in particular, we get a close-up look at life in the trenches, the taking of Vimy Ridge, the bonds between soldiers and their animals and what it meant to be Canadian in WW1.
£10.44
Puffin Books The Puffin Keeper
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£13.29
DK Eyewitness The Civil War
Book SynopsisPacked with stunning photography, Eyewitness American Civil War explores the war that turned the nation against itself.Become an eyewitness to one of the most important times in US history, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the American Civil War. Children will be mesmerized by the key events of the conflict, from brutal battles to legendary commanders.This unique, beautifully illustrated guide reveals the conflict between the North and South, of more than 50 battles, and shows both sides of the conflict in equal light. Using striking full-color photographs of paintings, artifacts and illustrations of battles, discover how tensions about slavery exploded into a war that lasted four years.Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on the American Civil War, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature.- Ama
£15.29
Capstone Life in the U.S. Air Force
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£26.99
Capstone Life in the U.S. National Guard
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£26.99
Capstone Life in the U.S. Marine Corps
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£26.99
Capstone Life in the U.S. Coast Guard
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£26.99
DK DK READERS DDAY LANDINGS THE STORY OF THE ALLIED
Book SynopsisHow did the Allies plan and execute the most massive and daring invasion in military history? Read all about it in the DK Reader that explains in thrilling detail how the Nazis were defeated on the beaches of France. DK Readers is a multi-level learning-to-read program combining DK's highly visual style with appealing stories at five graduated levels. Stunning photographs and engaging, age-appropriate stories are guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge. DK Readers allow progression of stories for beginning readers with simple sentences and word repetition through to stories with rich vocabulary and more challenging sentence structure for proficient readers.
£6.59
DK DK Eyewitness Books Arms and Armor
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£15.29
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers The Enigma Game
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£10.44
Running Press,U.S. Lil Marine
Book SynopsisCelebrate real-life heroes in the US Marine Corps with this early introduction board book series to the US military branches. The Mini Military series focuses on introducing young readers to the various branches of the US military. Lil'' Marine highlights what it''s like to be in the US Marine Corps, focusing on uniforms, bases, and parachutes, and introducing toddlers to military vehicles, such as the amphibious assault vehicles and aircraft. Perfect for military families, those with veterans in their family, or for anyone looking to expose their youngest readers to parts of American society, this book and the series is sure to inspire and celebrate our brave service men and women.
£9.11
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Summer We Found the Baby
Book SynopsisSet during World War II, this poignant, briskly paced historical novel relays the events of one extraordinary summer from three engaging points of view.On the morning of the dedication of the new children’s library in Belle Beach, Long Island, eleven-year-old Julie Sweet and her six-year-old sister, Martha, find a baby in a basket on the library steps. At the same time, twelve-year-old Bruno Ben-Eli is on his way to the train station to catch the 9:15 train into New York City. He is on an important errand for his brother, who is a soldier overseas in World War II. But when Bruno spies Julie, the same Julie who hasn’t spoken to him for sixteen days, heading away from the library with a baby in her arms, he has to follow her. Holy everything, he thinks. Julie Sweet is a kidnapper.Of course, the truth is much more complicated than the children know in this heartwarming and beautifully textured family story by award-winning author Amy Hest.
£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Courage Has No Color The True Story of the Triple
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£16.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. Fallout
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Peace Is a Chain Reaction How World War II
Book SynopsisFrom an award-winning author comes a vivid depiction of an act of war from opposing sides of the conflict in World War II—and a rare reconciliation and wish for peace that evolved years later.Adults wage war, while children are unwitting victims, pulled into a maelstrom of fear and hate without any choice. This is a story about two groups of teenagers on opposite sides of the world, forever connected by an act of war. It is a story about the adults some of those teens became, forever connected by acts of forgiveness, understanding, and peace. And it is a story about one remarkable man, whose heart belonged both to America and Japan, who put that peace and understanding in motion. Panning the camera wide, Tanya Lee Stone lays the global groundwork for the story’s context before zooming in on the lives of the people involved, providing an intimate look at how their changing perspectives impact their actions. Through meticulous research, interviews, and a
£21.24
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Button War
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Candlewick Press,U.S. Ruby in the Ruins
Book SynopsisFrom beloved British storyteller Shirley Hughes comes a touching tale of unconditional love as a family puts itself back together in postwar London.Ruby and Mum cling to each other while they live through the terrifying London Blitz, waiting for Dad to come home from the war. Day after day they hope for his return — but when the moment to meet him at the station finally comes, Ruby hardly recognizes the tall man who steps off the train. He’s big and sunburned, and he doesn't seem to be as engaged as he once was. It’s easier to play outside in the wreckage of the bombings than to stay at home with a dad she doesn’t know anymore. But when Ruby hurts her knee in the ruins, there’s only one person who can rescue her and make her feel all right.
£14.39
National Geographic Kids World History Biographies Saladin
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£16.16
Penguin Putnam Inc Code Talker A Novel about the Navajo Marines of
Book SynopsisThroughout World War II, in the conflict fought against Japan, Navajo code talkers were a crucial part of the U.S. effort, sending messages back and forth in an unbreakable code that used their native language. They braved some of the heaviest fighting of the war, and with their code, they saved countless American lives. Yet their story remained classified for more than twenty years. But now Joseph Bruchac brings their stories to life for young adults through the riveting fictional tale of Ned Begay, a sixteen-year-old Navajo boy who becomes a code talker. His grueling journey is eye-opening and inspiring. This deeply affecting novel honors all of those young men, like Ned, who dared to serve, and it honors the culture and language of the Navajo Indians.
£16.19
Holiday House Inc Vietnam
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Holiday House Inc Genevieves War
Book SynopsisIn this companion to the Newbery Honor-winning Lily's Crossing, thirteen-year-old Genevieve risks everything to defy the Nazis and join the French Resistance. Winner of the Christopher Award! It's not always thinking of being happy. Doing the right thing will make you happy.Despite the farm-work and her irritable grandmother Memé, Genevieve thinks she may have found a new home in Alsace, France, where she spent the summer of 1939. Without much to return to in New York, Gen is ready to see if this new life will make her happy.But then World War II erupts. The Nazis conquer France. Now everyone in Alsace must speak German, act German, and think German--or else. Even worse, a cold Nazi officer has commandeered a room in Memé's farmhouse--and he can tell that Gen and her grandmother aren't loyal to the Reich.But Gen won't be cowed. And when her friend Rémy commits an act of s
£8.55
Holiday House Inc Vietnam
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£14.39
Holiday House Inc Taking Off
Book SynopsisWitness the true story of how Mary Wilkins Ellis’ childhood passion for flying led to an exciting career in the air, written and illustrated by a Caldecott Medalist. As a child, Mary Wilkins Ellis longed to fly, but she had to wait until she was 16 before she could have her first lesson. She soon became the youngest licensed pilot in her English county, but then all civilian flight was banned when Germany launched its attacks on Britain in 1940. Mary was grounded. One day she chanced to hear a radio appeal for Britons with pilot’s licenses—even women—to join the Air Transport Auxiliary and ferry brand new fighter planes to Royal Air Force bases. Mary immediately applied, and spent the rest of the war delivering hundreds of different kinds of aircraft—most of which she’d never flown before—forming lifelong bonds with her colleagues, surviving many a close call, and helping to save her country
£14.24
Holiday House Inc Enemy Child
Book SynopsisIt's 1941 and ten-year-old Norman Mineta is a carefree fourth grader in San Jose, California, who loves baseball, hot dogs, and Cub Scouts. But when Japanese forces attack Pearl Harbor, Norm's world is turned upside down.Corecipient of The Flora Stieglitz Straus AwardA Horn Book Best Book of the YearOne by one, things that he and his Japanese American family took for granted are taken away. In a matter of months they, along with everyone else of Japanese ancestry living on the West Coast, are forced by the government to move to internment camps, leaving everything they have known behind. At the Heart Mountain internment camp in Wyoming, Norm and his family live in one room in a tar paper barracks with no running water. There are lines for the communal bathroom, lines for the mess hall, and they live behind barbed wire and under the scrutiny of armed guards in watchtowers. Meticulously researched and informed by extensive interviews with
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Holiday House Inc Taking Off
Book SynopsisWitness the true story ofhow Mary Wilkins Ellis? childhood passion for flying led to an exciting career in the air, written and illustrated by a Caldecott Medalist.As a child, Mary Wilkins Ellis longed to fly, but she had to wait until she was 16 before she could have her first lesson. She soon became the youngest licensed pilot in her English county, but then all civilian flight was banned when Germany launched its attacks on Britain in 1940. Mary was grounded.One day she chanced to hear a radio appeal for Britons with pilot?s licenses?even women?to join the Air Transport Auxiliary and ferry brand new fighter planes to Royal Air Force bases. Mary immediately applied, and spent the rest of thewar delivering hundreds of different kinds of aircraft?most of which she?d never flown before?forming lifelong bonds with her colleagues, surviving many a close call, and helping to save her country from destruction.After the war she became a flight instructor, ran an air taxi service, then managed an airfield, the only woman in Europe to do so. In her spare time, she won rallies in her racing car. Mary?s childhood dream became athrilling lifetime aloft, lasting until she died at 101.With watercolor and ink illustrations which perfectly capture the exhilaration of flying, Taking Off brings this little-known figure and her can-do spirit to life.Extensive material in the back of the book includes additional information about Mary Wilkins Ellis and the Airport Transport Auxiliary, as well as sources.
£7.99
Chicago Review Press Women Heroes of the US Army
Book SynopsisTrade Review"[A] well-organized, accessible book." -- Booklist Online"Exceptionally well written, organized and presented." -- Midwest Book Review"Ann McCallum Staats brings to life the long-overlooked contributions of women soldiers in the US Army. This handy and engaging little book has earned its place in classrooms and home libraries." Tanya Biank, author of Undaunted: The Real Story of America's Servicewomen in Today's Military and Lifetime TV's Army Wives" Women Heroes of the US Army is a testament to the strength and resilience of women. A must-read for any young adult, and a proud addition to my classroom library." Joy N. Hensley, author of Rites of Passage"A fascinating, up-to-the minute account." Rich Wallace, author of First Generation: 36 Trailblazing Immigrants and Refugees Who Make America Great"An interesting and empowering book."Alphabet Soup"Ann McCallum Staats weaves a riveting story, regaling us with facts coupled with a very personal touch. You feel as if you have met every one of the women in this book!" Phyllis J. Wilson, Chief Warrant Officer 5, US Army (Retired)"The Women of Action series from the Chicago Review Press offers accessible biographies that introduce young adults to courageous and conviction-filled women and girls." American Spirit
£17.84
COLONIAL PR LP We Fought for Freedom
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£18.00
Tundra Books Innocent Heroes Stories of Animals in the First
Book SynopsisA unique celebration of the important role animals play in war, and an insightful look at the taking of Vimy Ridge from the perspective of 3 men in a Canadian platoon.Never before have the stories of animal war heroes been collected in such a special way. This book consists of eight connected fictional stories about a Canadian platoon in WW1. The Storming Normans have help from some very memorable animals: we meet a dog who warns soldiers in the trench of a gas attack, a donkey whose stubbornness saves the day, a cat who saves soldiers from rat bites, and many more. Each story is followed by nonfiction sections that tell the true story of these animals from around the world and of the Canadian soldiers who took Vimy Ridge. Through the friendship that grows between three of these soldiers in particular, we get a close-up look at life in the trenches, the taking of Vimy Ridge, the bonds between soldiers and their animals and what it meant to be Canadian in WW1.
£15.29
Square Fish Soldier Boy
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Henry Holt & Company In Harms Way Young Readers Edition
Book SynopsisA young readers edition of Doug Stanton and Michael J. Tougias'' New York Times bestseller In Harm's Waya riveting World War II account of the greatest maritime disaster in US naval history.A masterful account of one of history''s most poignant and tragic secrets. #1 New York Times-bestelling author Lee ChildOn July 30, 1945, the U.S.S. Indianapolis was torpedoed in the South Pacific by a Japanese submarine. An estimated 300 men were killed upon impact; close to 900 sailors were cast into the Pacific Ocean, where they remained undetected by the navy for nearly four days and nights. Battered by a savage sea, they struggled to stay alive, fighting off sharks, hypothermia, and hallucinations. By the time rescue arrived, all but 316 men had died. The captain''s subsequent court-martial left many questions unanswered: How did the navy fail to realize the Indianapolis was missing? And how did these 316 men manage to survive agains
£16.99
Roaring Brook Press History Comics World War II
Book SynopsisTurn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume, learn how millions of Americans joined the fight by working assembly lines, growing vegetables, and collecting scrap metal during World War II!When we think of war, we often focus on the battlefields. But during the war years of 1941 to 1945, Americans at home did whatever they could to support the troops and defeat the Nazis. While millions of soldiers ship out to fight on battlefronts in Europe and the Pacific, millions of men, women, and children step into new and exciting roles in cities and towns all across the United States. Four curious kids take us into factories, farms, and even kitchens to show what the fight on the home front looks like up close!
£18.69
Palgrave USA Attacked at Sea
Book SynopsisA riveting nonfiction WWII account of survival at sea - Book 4 in the True Rescue series from Michael J. Tougias, the author of the New York Times bestseller The Finest Hours.
£11.73
Palgrave USA The Silent Unseen
Book SynopsisA mesmerising historical novel of suspense and intrigue about a teenage girl who risks everything to save her missing brother - for fans of Elizabeth Wein and Ruta Sepetys.
£9.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Nyas Long Walk
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Scholastic Press The War Below
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Scholastic Inc. The Light in Hidden Places
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£18.04
Scholastic en Espanol Sobreviví El Terremoto de San Francisco 1906 I
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£7.91
Scholastic US Sergeant Reckless Animals to the Rescue 2
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£8.07
Union Square & Co. What Was Americas Deadliest War And Other
Book SynopsisWho fired the first shots in the American Civil War? Where were the fiercest battles fought? How did Lincoln free millions of slaves with one document? The author answers all these and other 'must-know' questions about the war that pitted brother against brother and tore the United States apart.
£7.70
Abrams Alamo AllStars TexasSized Edition Nathan Hales
Book Synopsis Learn the thrilling true story of the Texas Revolution and the Battle of the Alamo in author-illustrator Nathan Hale’s Alamo All-Stars, a Hazardous Tale from the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series!“These books are, quite simply, brilliant. . . . Thrilling, bloody, action-packed stories from American history.” —New York Times “Remember the Alamo!” That rallying cry has gone down in Texas history. But what, exactly, should we remember? Who were the ragtag group of adventurers behind the famous slogan, and how did they end up barricaded in a fort against a Mexican army? Who survived, who died, and how? In the early 1800s, Native Americans, the Mexican government, and settlers from other areas of the United States were fighting over the territory that would become the Lone Star state. Here, vivid illustrations—rendered in black, white, and shades of gray, with
£19.10
National Geographic Kids Remember the Alamo Texians Tejanos and Mexicans
Book SynopsisRemember the Alamo presents a fresh look at one of the most famous battles in American history. The story has been told countless times in everything from comic books to feature films. Always it is the brave Americans—Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett, William Travis, and others—fighting the overwhelming forces of a cruel dictator for the right to live in a Texas independent of Mexican rule. Too often, little mention is made of the Tejanos—Mexican Texans—who put their lives on the line to fight alongside the other defenders at the Alamo. And what about Santa Anna? Was he so wrong in trying to keep Americans from taking over his country? Clearly there is more to the story. Paul Robert Walker has studied the evidence—messages sent out from the Alamo before the battle, reports written by Tejano and Texian leaders, eyewitness accounts from a slave and the handful of women and children who were spared by Santa Anna, and stories told by Mexican officers an
£8.54
National Geographic Kids Remember the Alamo Texians Tejanos and Mexicans
Book SynopsisRemember the Alamo presents a fresh look at one of the most famous battles in American history. The story has been told countless times in everything from comic books to feature films. Always it is the brave Americans—Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett, William Travis, and others—fighting the overwhelming forces of a cruel dictator for the right to live in a Texas independent of Mexican rule. Too often, little mention is made of the Tejanos—Mexican Texans—who put their lives on the line to fight alongside the other defenders at the Alamo. And what about Santa Anna? Was he so wrong in trying to keep Americans from taking over his country? Clearly there is more to the story. Paul Robert Walker has studied the evidence—messages sent out from the Alamo before the battle, reports written by Tejano and Texian leaders, eyewitness accounts from a slave and the handful of women and children who were spared by Santa Anna, and stories told by Mexican officers an
£17.90
Thorndike Striving Reader I Survived the Battle of DDay 1944
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£17.48
Pelican Publishing Co The Alamo from A to Z
Book SynopsisThe patriotic sacrifice of Texas remembered. This tribute to the famous 13 day siege gives the stories of real-life heroes including David Crockett, Sam Houston, and William King (who, at 15 years old, was the youngest defender to die during the conflict.) These accounts, lacking in sensationalism, reveal the true characters in one of the most important events in Texas history. This reference includes a timeline of events.
£16.19
