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Eyewitness to the Navajo Code Talkers

Jill Roesler (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806139

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the men who used the Navajo language to create a successful, top-secret code that was never cracked by enemy forces. 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 Bombing of Pearl Harbor

Jill Roesler (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806115

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the attack on Pearl Harbor through the eyes of U.S. Navy service members, Japanese military officers, political leaders, and everyday Americans. 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 Dropping of the Atomic Bombs

Jill Roesler (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806184

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki through the perspectives of American and Japanese leaders, scientists, U.S. Army officials, and Japanese citizens. 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 D-Day Invasion

Jill Roesler (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503806122

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the Allied invasion of Normandy, including plans for the attack, dramatic triumphs, and unexpected challenges. 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.

Aztec Warriors

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631438646

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

The September 11 Attacks Transform America

Whitney Sanderson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503828766

Offers readers a captivating look into the most devastating terrorist attack in America's history. Learn about the survivors and first responders involved and how the United States responded to this tragedy. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, a timeline, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, information about the author, and an index.

The Boston Tea Party Sparks Revolution

Whitney Sanderson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503828742

Offers readers a captivating look into the Thirteen Colonies' struggle against Great Britain. Learn about how the Boston Tea Party was carried out and why it was a pivotal moment in establishing the United States of America. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, a timeline, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, information about the author, and an index.

The Battle of the Alamo Ignites Independence

Amy C. Rea (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503828735

Offers readers a captivating look into Texas's battle for independence against Mexico in the 1830s. Learn about the historic Battle of the Alamo and how the conflict became a rallying cry for Texans. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, a timeline, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, information about the author, and an index.

Escaping Hitler

Barbara Krasner (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503828964

Engages readers with incredible stories of people who made daring escapes from the dark shadow of Adolf Hitler. After Hitler and the Nazis rose to power, they captured and murdered millions of Jews, a fate only some were able to escape. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, informative infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, a selected bibliography, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Escaping a POW Camp

Jacque Summers (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503828919

Engages readers with incredible stories of people who made daring escapes from prisoner of war camps. From the Revolutionary War to the Vietnam War, these soldiers who were captured behind enemy lines had to use their courage and wits to escape. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, informative infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, a selected bibliography, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

The Korean War

Tom Streissguth (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881990

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

The Vietnam War

Tom Streissguth (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503882003

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

World War I

Thomas K. Adamson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503882010

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

World War II

Thomas K. Adamson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503882027

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

The Gulf War

Anita Yasuda (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881983

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

The American Revolution

Thomas K. Adamson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881969

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

The Afghanistan War

Max Winter (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881952

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

The Civil War

Thomas K. Adamson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881976

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

Powerful Military Robots

James Bow (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881396

Introduces readers to the most powerful robots used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Powerful Military Technology

Cynthia Kennedy Henzel (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881402

Introduces readers to the most powerful technology used by the US military today, how the inventions work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Powerful Military Watercraft

Tammy Gagne (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881419

Introduces readers to the most powerful watercraft used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Powerful Tanks

Susan E. Hamen (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881433

Introduces readers to the tanks used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them powerful. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Powerful Military Aircraft

Cynthia Kennedy Henzel (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881372

Introduces readers to the most powerful aircraft used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Powerful Military Drones

Cynthia Kennedy Henzel (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881389

Introduces readers to the most powerful drones used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Military Technology

Susan E. Hamen (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881303

Introduces readers to significant developments in military technology and explores how those inventions and discoveries led to further advancements. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, a selected bibliography, and sources for further research.