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Blackout!
(Paperback)
Tony Bradman
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A gripping first-hand account of life back home during World War
Two. Britain has been fighting the Second World War for five years
and, with his father away serving in the navy, Jimmy feels
responsible for looking after his mother and sister. But when he
loses track of time at the cinema, Jimmy finds himself in real
trouble. It's dark and the sirens are blaring - it's a bombing
raid! Forced to spend the night in a shelter, when he finally gets
home, there's no home to go to. The house has been bombed out and
his mother and sister are nowhere to be found. How will Jimmy
survive alone on the dangerous streets of London? And will he ever
find his family? BOOKS IN THE SERIES Blackout (WW2) Coming Home
(WWI) Escape From Pompeii Freedom (slavery) Independence (Ireland
1920) Plague Titanic
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.
How did the forces that fought at sea affect the outcome of the Second World War? This book explores the ships and submarines that slugged it out to rule the seas during the Second World War, from stealthy U-boats to mighty battleships. Along the way, readers will discover the key battles, tactics and weapons that helped the Allies to victory.
The Fighting Forces of the Second World War is a must-read for all young military buffs, who enjoy poring over the tactics, uniforms, weapons, special equipment and much more of the heroic fighting forces who waged the Second World War. Key battles and notable events, told chronologically, provide a useful solid historical structure and offer key learning, while the single-topic approach allows easy comparison between the different sides
A great series for readers aged 11 and up.
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