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Childhood friends, Ben and Ray, find their innocent war games
become real as war rages around them. Set during the First World
War, in simple rhyme, the Where the Poppies Now Grow series of four
books takes readers on a journey of friendship set against a
changing landscape of innocence, of war and then finally, of peace.
The books encourage children to understand the importance of
remembering. All four are written in simple verse, have been used
with children of all primary years. Artwork is intricate in
historic detail. Where The Poppies Now Grow has been nominated for
several awards including Kate Greenaway Medal 2015, Carnegie Medal
2015 Shortlisted for Hampshire School Book Award 2014 Finalist
Educational Book Award - Education Resources Award 2015. Ideal
resource for Remembrance, PSHE and SMSC and History, Art and
Literacy.
Stubby was a brave soldier, a loyal friend... and a dog. From an army
training camp to the trenches in France, this is the incredible true
story of Sergeant Stubby, the dog who served bravely in the First World
War, sniffing out gas attacks, catching spies and winning the hearts of
his fellow soldiers.
‘A wonderful story of courage, bravery, loyalty and friendship.’ Early
Years Educator
‘…a moving insight into the horrors of the war as seen through the
story of the exceptional contribution of a
stray dog.’ LoveReading4Kids
‘…its lessons are important for each new generation’ Evening Echo
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With exclusive access to previously hidden diaries, family and camp
survivor accounts, and recently declassified files, critically
acclaimed and award-winning journalist Jack Fairweather brilliantly
portrays the remarkable man who volunteered to face the unknown in
the name of truth and country. This extraordinary and eye-opening
account of the Holocaust invites us all to bear witness. Occupied
Warsaw, Summer 1940: Witold Pilecki, a Polish underground
operative, accepted a mission to uncover the fate of thousands
interned at a new concentration camp, report on Nazi crimes, raise
a secret army, and stage an uprising. The name of the camp --
Auschwitz. Over the next two and half years, and under the
cruellest of conditions, Pilecki's underground sabotaged
facilities, assassinated Nazi officers, and gathered evidence of
terrifying abuse and mass murder. But as he pieced together the
horrifying Nazi plans to exterminate Europe's Jews, Pilecki
realized he would have to risk his men, his life, and his family to
warn the West before all was lost. To do so meant attempting the
impossible -- but first he would have to escape from Auschwitz
itself...
Explore the fascinating, rarely heard stories of Black airmen
during the First and Second World Wars. The Story of Britain's
Black Airmen celebrates the inspiring contributions of people of
African descent to British aviation. From pilots to ground crew,
and with tales from across the globe, the story of Britain's Black
airmen is an important part of the history of flying. By aiming for
the skies, many of them helped to bring about changes that are
still making our world a better place. Includes inspirational key
figures such as Cy Grant, Errol Barrow, Sam King and John Henry
Smythe With full-colour illustration by Grenadian illustrator
Elizabeth Lander For readers aged 8+
Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language
Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text. Riveting,
moving, and impossible to put down, War, Terrible War takes us into
the heart of the Civil War, from the battle of Manassas to the
battle of Gettysburg and on to the South's surrender at Appomattox
Court House. Follow the common soldiers in blue and gray as they
endure long marches, freezing winter camps, and the bloodiest
battles ever fought on American soil. Off the war fields, War,
Terrible War captures the passion and commitment of abolitionists
and slaveowners alike in their fiery debates throughout the land.
With profiles of Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant,
John Brown, Harriet Tubman, Jefferson Davis, soldiers on both
sides, slave owners, abolitionists, average citizens, and others,
War, Terrible War is the compelling story of a people affected by
the horrors of war during this tragic and dramatic period in A
History of US. About the Series: Master storyteller Joy Hakim has
excited millions of young minds with the great drama of American
history in her award-winning series A History of US. Recommended by
the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and
Literacy as an exemplary informational text, A History of US weaves
together exciting stories that bring American history to life.
Hailed by reviewers, historians, educators, and parents for its
exciting, thought-provoking narrative, the books have been
recognized as a break-through tool in teaching history and critical
reading skills to young people. In ten books that span from
Prehistory to the 21st century, young people will never think of
American history as boring again.
No Better Friend tells the remarkable story of Royal Air Force
technician Frank Williams and Judy, a purebred pointer, who met in
an internment camp during WWII. Judy was a fiercely loyal animal
who sensed danger and instinctively mistrusted anyone in enemy
uniform. Their relationship deepened throughout their imprisonment.
The prisoners suffered severe beatings which Judy would interrupt
with her barking. The dog became a beacon for the men, who saw in
her survival a flicker of hope for their own. Judy was the war's
only canine POW, and when she passed away in 1950, she was buried
in her Air Force jacket. Williams would never own another dog.
Their story--of an unbreakable bond forged in the worst
circumstances--is one of the great undiscovered sagas of World War
II.
Pearl Witherington Cornioley, one of the most celebrated female
World War II resistance fighters, shares her remarkable story in
this firsthand account of her experience as a special agent for the
British Special Operations Executive (SOE). Told through a series
of reminiscences-from a difficult childhood spent in the shadow of
World War I and her family's harrowing escape from France as the
Germans approached in 1940 to her recruitment and training as a
special agent and the logistics of parachuting into a remote rural
area of occupied France and hiding in a wheat field from enemy
fire-each chapter also includes helpful opening remarks to provide
context and background on the SOE and the French Resistance. With
an annotated list of key figures, an appendix of original unedited
interview extracts-including Pearl's fiance Henri's story-and
fascinating photographs and documents from Pearl's personal
collection, this memoir will captivate World War II buffs of any
age.
For many people the word 'Somme' sums up the carnage and futility
of the First World War. The failure of Allied forces to achieve
their objectives at such a huge cost in human lives has resonated
in military circles for the past 100 years. This book tells the
story of the battle and its wider repercussions, and analyses its
importance to the overall outcome of the First World War. The Somme
investigates the build-up to the battle, why leaders thought the
action was necessary and what they thought it would achieve. It
looks at the forces involved, including the 'Pals' battalions -
patriotic friends who fought, and more often than not died,
together. Although not a straightforward timeline, the book
outlines the actual course of the battle beginning on 1 July 1916
and the impact of the continuing slaughter on both sides. Quotes
from those who took part offer a glimpse of what it must have been
like to be there, and maps show how little was actually achieved in
terms of a breakthrough. Poetry, art and music inspired by the
Somme campaign bring the soldiers' harrowing experiences to life.
Suitable for readers aged 11 and up.
Armour designed like fish scales. Aeroplanes that fly like birds.
Camouflage that blends in like a chameleon. Tiny drones that look
like hummingbirds! Animals and nature have inspired armies for
thousands of years. Yet, the future may hold the most promise.
Using biomimicry, military forces are developing many new
animal-inspired technologies to help keep us safe. Rich in STEM and
STEAM content, the high-interest titles in Beasts and the
Battlefield bring old and new nature-based science to life.
Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books
series category. Become an expert on the Second World War with
DKfindout! World War II, packed with beautiful photography, lively
illustrations, and key curriculum information. The DKfindout!
series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire
facts - and keep them coming back for more! From the causes of the
conflict to the most important battles, discover key World War 2
facts and hear from people who lived through it. DKfindout! World
War II looks at all aspects of the Second World War, including the
Normandy landings and propaganda posters and is a must have for any
budding historian. DKfindout! World War II will surprise and
delight young readers aged 6 to 9.
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Global Conflict
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Louise A. Spilsbury; Illustrated by Hanane Kai
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As the enemy lurks in the darkness, Thomas struggles to stay awake
through the night. He has lived through the terror of gas attacks
and watched friends die by his side. But in the morning, Thomas
will be forced to confront an even greater horror.
As the minutes tick by, Thomas remembers his childhood spent deep
in the countryside with his mother, his brothers, and Molly, the
love of his life. But each minute that passes brings Thomas closer
to something he can't bear to to think about--the moment when the
war and its horrific consequences will change his life forever.
"If there is going to be a war, I do not want to miss it." So
writes Julian Kulski a few days before WWII begins, in this
remarkable diary of a boy at war from ages 10 to 16. As the war
unfolds through his eyes, we are privileged to meet an
inspirational soul of indomitable will, courage and compassion. At
age 12 Kulski is recruited as a soldier in the clandestine
Underground Army by his Boy Scout leader, and at age 13 enters the
Warsaw Ghetto on a secret mission. Arrested by the Gestapo at age
14 and sentenced to Auschwitz, he is rescued and joins the
commandos. At age 15, Kulski fights in the 1944 Warsaw Uprising. He
ends the war as a German POW, finally risking a dash for freedom
onto an American truck instead of waiting for Soviet "liberation."
For as long as there have been wars, animals have been out there saving lives. Courageous dogs, cats, birds, horses, and even a bear have shown courage and devotion, and this book tells you their extraordinary stories.
Includes the story of Jet the Alsatian who became a hero of the Blitz, pulling survivors from burning rubble, night after night. Gallipoli Murphy, the donkey who served as an ambulance. Simon, the cat who saved his crew. And many, many more.
These animals help us to remember that not all heroes are human.
Glorious full-colour double-page illustrations throughout.
This book describes the ways that World War II affected production
and daily life in the United States, as well as government programs
for rationing, censorship, and propaganda. In addition to historic
photos, this book includes a table of contents, two infographics,
critical thinking questions, two "A Closer Look" special features,
a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and
an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned
to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.
These were no damsels in distress! Did you know that a woman named
Kady Brownell was the color bearer for 5th Rhode Island infantry?
She braved enemy fire at Bull Run to hold her banner high! Or that
Dr. Mary Walker, a battlefield surgeon, was the first and only
woman to ever receive the Medal of Honor? These women, and many
more, marched alongside the soldiers and were on the battlefields
of the American Civil War. They were both respected and admired by
their male comrades. Stephanie Ford regularly speaks at historical
societies and participates in reenactments as a vivandiere. Through
her thorough research comes a compelling collection of stories of
remarkable women from both sides of the conflict.
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