Would you give up your pet to save your country? During WWII, the U.S. Military established the Fort Robinson War Dogs Training Center in western Nebraska, training over 17,000 "dogs for defense" and deploying them to battlefields and installations all over the world. This book tells the incredible story of the War Dog program as seen through the eyes of Major, a World War Two soldier dog. At the beginning of the program, without a ready supply of dogs to train, the U.S. government asked civilians throughout the region to volunteer their dogs for service. Thousands answered the call, and their pets served our country courageously as guards, scouts, messengers, sled runners, and more. Told from the point of view of Major, a border collie based on a real dog from North Dakota, Major: A Soldier Dog tells the incredible story of the War Dog program through his eyes, following him through the heartbreaking separation from his family, the training at Fort Robinson, his harrowing war service in Italy, his return home for detraining and discharge, and finally the wonderful reunion with his family.

Wars aren't just won or lost on the battlefield. For centuries, nations have employed Wartime Spies to stay one step ahead of the enemy. In this new series, readers will gather intelligence on the events surrounding significant conflicts, uncovering how spies from all sides played a role in the war's outcome. Each title demonstrates how its era's agents, double agents, and moles communicated and completed daring missions, all while using tools, tricks, and technology to outwit one another. A timeline of important events adds further historical context.

The third book in the Little Library series. When your collection is complete, you'll have a little library - and big knowledge! Discover the REVOLUTIONARY that was CONSTANCE MARKIEVICZ! Constance Markievicz grew up in Co. Sligo in the late 1800s with a dream: she wanted Ireland to become free and the people to be treated fairly. She spent her life working to make these things happen. With rebellion in the air, she was asked for advice on how a lady should dress. Her answer? 'Dress suitably in short skirts and strong boots, leave your jewels in the bank and buy a revolver.' And the Easter Rising began ...

The real story of the rotten Romans and cut-throat Celts - for those who can stomach it! Go back into the really rotten times of the Romans, where there were beastly battles, deadly doctors and marvellous myths. Discover . . . what Roman soldiers wore under their kilts how ancient Britons got their hair nice and how Romans told the future with dead chickens This edition of the bestselling books by Terry Deary celebrates the release of Horrible Histories, The Movie: Rotten Romans.