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Tuskegee Airmen

John Perritano (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645982135

World War II was coming. Soon the United States would join the war. Everyone knew it was a matter of time. African Americans wanted to fight for their country. They wanted to be pilots. But they had to overcome racism to earn their wings.

World War II

Thomas K. Adamson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438394

Presents an overview of World War II, including history, important people and battles, and a timeline of events.

World War I

Thomas K. Adamson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438387

Presents an overview of World War I, including history, important people and battles, and a timeline of events.

Viking Warriors

Sheri Dillard (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438684

Introduces readers to Viking warriors, including their history and famous battles, uniforms and weapons, and training and tactics.

The Vietnam War

Tom Streissguth (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438417

Presents an overview of the Vietnam War, including history, important people and battles, and a timeline of events.

The Tuskegee Airmen

Sarah E. De Capua (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609542184

In a time when the U.S. military was segregated, the Tuskegee Airmen proved that blacks could fight as well and with as much courage as anyone. The Tuskegee Airmen were exceptional pilots during World War II, whose outstanding flying and performances paved the way for the integration of the military.

The Korean War

Tom Streissguth (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438400

Presents an overview of the Korean War, including history, important people and battles, and a timeline of events.

The Invention of the Atomic Bomb

Clara MacCarald (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817555

Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the invention of the atomic bomb. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

The Gulf War

Anita Yasuda (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438431

Presents an overview of the Gulf War, including history, important people and battles, and a timeline of events.

The Civil War

Thomas K. Adamson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438363

Presents an overview of the Civil War, including history, important people and battles, and a timeline of events.

The American Revolution

Thomas K. Adamson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438370

Presents an overview of the American Revolution, including history, important people and battles, and a timeline of events.

The Afghanistan War

Max Winter (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438424

Presents an overview of the Afghanistan War, including history, important people and battles, and a timeline of events.

Spartan Warriors

Lois Sepahban (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438677

Introduces readers to Spartan warriors, including their history and famous battles, uniforms and weapons, and training and tactics.

Samurai Warriors

Lois Sepahban (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438639

Introduces readers to Samurai warriors, including their history and famous battles, uniforms and weapons, and training and tactics.

Roman Gladiators

Sheri Dillard (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438660

Introduces readers to Roman gladiators, including their history and famous battles, uniforms and weapons, and training and tactics.

Mongol Warriors

Lois Sepahban (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438691

Introduces readers to Mongol warriors, including their history and famous battles, uniforms and weapons, and training and tactics.

Missions of the U.S. Navy SEALs

L. S. Haskell (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806412

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the history of the U.S Navy SEALs, how the soldiers train, and how their missions save lives. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, an introductory fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Missions of the U.S. Marine Force Recon

Brandon Terrell (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806443

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the history of the U.S Marine Force Recon, how the soldiers train, and how their missions save lives. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, an introductory fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Missions of the U.S. Army Rangers

Marcia Amidon Lusted (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806429

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the history of the U.S Army Rangers, how the soldiers train, and how their missions save lives. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, an introductory fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Missions of the U.S. Green Berets

Brandon Terrell (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806436

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the history of the U.S Green Berets, how the soldiers train, and how their missions save lives. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, an introductory fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Missions of the Delta Force

L. S. Haskell (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806450

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the history of Delta Force, how Delta Force operators train, and how their secretive missions save lives. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, an introductory fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Medieval Knights

Molly Jones (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438653

Introduces readers to medieval knights, including their history and famous battles, uniforms and weapons, and training and tactics.

Fighter Pilots in Action

Tyler Omoth (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817449

Give readers an inside look at the dangerous job of fighter pilots. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, a selected bibliography, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

Eyewitness to the Tuskegee Airmen

Marcia Amidon Lusted (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806160

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the history and daring missions of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first black pilots to fly for the U.S. military. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, primary-source quote sidebars, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.

Eyewitness to the Role of Women in World War II

Jill Sherman (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806153

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about numerous roles of women during the war, including as spies, army nurses, factory workers, and pilots. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, primary-source quote sidebars, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.