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?Eighteen roses red, ? a wounded Rebel soldier whispers, and with
those words thirteen-year-old Anne Elizabeth Brewster is drawn into
a daring adventure. In a colony of New Jersey in 1777, the American
Revolution is tearing apart Anne's family. And now a Rebel soldier
lies near death in her home with an important message for General
Washington?one that might well save many lives. Can she keep the
coded message concealed and deliver it to General Washington in
time?
During the Middle Ages, tournaments and jousting were both an
occasion for public festivities and a way of training knights.
Describing various types of combat with the use of primary source
material and magnificent illuminated manuscripts, this book
provides a look into the jousts and tournaments that entertained
the people and trained knights for war. Though considered mock
combat, many knights lost their lives during these jousts and
melees.
Developed to complement the Middle/High School teaching guides,
these student study guides were created as reproducible support for
extension and self-directed study of the books. Every chapter is
covered by a lesson, which includes activities to reinforce the
following areas: access, vocabulary, map skills, comprehension,
critical thinking, working with primary sources and further
writing. Each study guide contains reproducible maps and
explanations of graphic organizers, as well as suggestions on how
to do research and special projects.
From pre-war Europe to women in wartime, discover fascinating facts about all aspects of World War I. With the 100th Anniversary of the end of the war in 2018, DKfindout! World War I helps kids discover what caused the conflict and what were the most important battles. The DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn - and keep them coming back for more!
Discover key World War I facts and hear from veterans firsthand, DKfindout! World War I is packed with key facts, fun quizzes and incredible images of World War I. This book is a must have for budding historians.
Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category.
Project yourself back in time with this exciting interactive
fiction book. Your name is Thomas Benton. The time is October 1835.
You are fourteen year-old and about to take part in one of the most
exciting episodes in American History With only a long dirk knife
and $4 in coins, you run away from your father's farm. Navigating
your dugout canoe through alligator-infested waters, you make your
way through Indian Territory to New Orleans. Your final
destination: Texas. Your mission: to fight in the Texas Revolution.
You are the star of the story. It is up to you to decide to join
Davy Crockett at the Alamo, or to fight at the Siege of Bexar or
one of the other exciting battlers in the Texas Revolution.
Ambushes, firing squads, harsh winters, fearsome battles, and
snipers await you. But you are the master of your fate; and your
wit, daring, and bravery can lead you to a heroic victory.
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Blitzed Brits
(Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Kate Sheppard
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Discover all the foul facts life at home during the Second World
War with history's most horrible headlines: Blitz edition. Get to
grips with Home Front life with Terry Deary, the master of making
history fun. From what really happened in Dad's Army to the perils
of air raids, and why the Blitzed Brits were eating chicken-fruit,
sinkers and nutty. It's all in Horrible Histories: Blitzed Brits:
fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories -
with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on
the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new
the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative
read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families
for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and
2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie -Rotten
Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible
lot. Read all about it!
The extraordinary story of Stefania Podgorska, a Polish teenager
who chose bravery and humanity by hiding thirteen Jews in her attic
during WWII, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sharon
Cameron -- now a Reese's Book Club YA Pick! One knock at the door,
and Stefania has a choice to make... It is 1943, and for four
years, sixteen-year-old Stefania has been working for the Diamant
family in their grocery store in Przemysl, Poland, singing her way
into their lives and hearts. She has even made a promise to one of
their sons, Izio -- a betrothal they must keep secret since she is
Catholic and the Diamants are Jewish. But everything changes when
the German army invades Przemysl. The Diamants are forced into the
ghetto, and Stefania is alone in an occupied city, the only one
left to care for Helena, her six-year-old sister. And then comes
the knock at the door. Izio's brother Max has jumped from the train
headed to a death camp. Stefania and Helena make the extraordinary
decision to hide Max, and eventually twelve more Jews. Then they
must wait, every day, for the next knock at the door, the one that
will mean death. When the knock finally comes, it is two Nazi
officers, requisitioning Stefania's house for the German army. With
two Nazis below, thirteen hidden Jews above, and a little sister by
her side, Stefania has one more excruciating choice to make. This
remarkable tale of courage and humanity, based on a true story, is
now a Reese's Book Club YA Pick!
This title focuses on the creation and impact of the Emancipation
Proclamation, including its historical context and how it altered
the course of the war. Critical thinking questions and two "Voices
from the Past" special features help readers understand and analyze
the various views people held at the time.
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D-Day
(Hardcover)
Henry Brook
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The story of D-Day - the Normandy beach landings which saw the
start of the Allies' major offensive against German forces -
specially written for readers of 9 and up. Published in association
with the Imperial War Museums and full of photographs, maps and
full-colour illustrations, this is a great introduction to the
story of D-Day. Includes internet links to specially selected
websites where children can access additional information and
resources. Ideal for those who prefer history to fiction.
A clear and informative account of how the Second World War began,
the infamous battles and the conclusion and aftermath of the war.
Illustrated with maps, evocative archive photographs and
illustrations. Includes descriptions of the most famous events
including Pearl Harbor, Battle of Midway, D-Day and the atomic
bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Part of series three of
the Usborne Reading Programme for children whose reading ability
and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex
information. Produced in association with the Imperial War Museum,
London.
World War II soldier Bill Wynne met Smoky while serving in New
Guinea, where the dog, who was smaller than Wynne's army boot, was
found trying to scratch her way out of a foxhole. After he adopted
her, she served as the squadron mascot and is credited as being the
first therapy dog for the emotional support she provided the
soldiers. When they weren't fighting, Bill taught Smoky hundreds of
tricks to entertain the troops. Smoky became a war hero herself at
an airstrip in Luzon, the Philippines, where she helped save forty
airplanes and hundreds of soldiers from imminent attack. After the
war, Bill worked as a Hollywood animal trainer and then returned to
his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. He and Smoky continued to perform
their act, even getting their own TV show, How to Train Your Dog
with Bill Wynne and Smoky. Nancy Roe Pimm presents Bill and Smoky's
story to middle-grade readers in delightful prose coupled with rich
archival illustrations. Children will love learning about World War
II from an unusual perspective, witnessing the power of the bond
between a soldier and his dog, and seeing how that bond continued
through the exciting years following the war.
This book gives an exciting overview of the Green Berets, from when
this special force first formed to its missions and members today,
as well as their tasks, equipment, and training. Short paragraphs
of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of photos to make
reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of
contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary,
an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books
have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older
students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Captain Wilm Hosenfeld was an ardent admirer of Adolf Hitler, but after witnessing Nazi brutality, he was moved to become a rescuer. Hosenfeld's heroism was not known outside Poland until The Pianist, a best-selling book later made into an Academy Award winning movie, revealed an amazing man whose compassion for Poles and Jews saved more than 80 people.
This book gives an exciting overview of the US Army, from when it
first formed to its missions and members today, as well as their
tasks, equipment, and training. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read
text are paired with plenty of photos to make reading engaging and
accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts,
sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list
of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading
levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with
interest levels of grades 3-7.
This visual guide tells the story of the bloodiest war America ever
fought through photos and easy-to-understand explanations. This
book for children aged 9 - 12 ventures into the history of
America's Civil War and familiarises children with American history
and how it became the country it is today. Each chapter explores
people, causes, and consequences of America's bloodiest conflict.
Inside the pages of this children's civil war book, you'll
discover: - Full-page profiles about key figures and battles -
Civil War-era photography and illustration depicting important
events and artefacts - Accurate historical information, faithful
presentation of African American history in the context of the
Civil War - Unusual and remarkable stories such as the Thanksgiving
drummer boy's and accounts of the war through personal letters
America spent five years fighting its most destructive war and one
that showed a deeply divided country with union states on the one
side and confederate states on the other. This civil war book shows
what led up to the conflict and zooms into the most important
events, battles, and leaders. This book further explores war
memorabilia, eyewitness accounts and the abolition of slavery.
Children will be excited to learn about famous figures such as
Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee and gain
insight into reasons for the war and the viewpoints of the opposing
sides. This book also provides children with a fascinating history
of how railways, the telegraph were used to fight the war and
literature and music that this conflict produced. DK's Visual
Encyclopedia series delves into the world's most intriguing
historical events, people, natural phenomena and animals. These
books will delight children with simple explanations and impactful
photography that will provide hours of learning fun.
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