A unique, moving collection of first-person accounts of the Second World War, published in association with the award-winning children's newspaper First News.
Explore the history of Pearl Harbor-the attack that brought America into World War 2On December 7, 1941, the Japanese military launched a surprise attack against the Pearl Harbor naval base in Oahu, Hawaii.
Canadians have been celebrated participants in numerous conflicts on foreign soil, but most Canadians arent aware that theyve also had to defend themselves many times at home.
In 1812, a 67-year-old black United Empire Loyalist named Richard Pierpoint helped raise "e;a corps of Coloured Men to stand and fight together"e; against the Americans who were threatening to invade the tiny British colony of Upper Canada.
A "e;thorough and accessible"e; history of the German student resistance movement that took a stand against Hitler and the Nazis(Kirkus, starred review).
Commended for the 2009 Best Books for Kids & Teens For more than 40 years Canadian orders, decorations, and medals have been used to recognize exemplary citizens for their outstanding contributions to our country and to the world.
Book Features:* Ages 9-15, Grades 4-9* 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches* Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures* Includes post-reading questions and activities* Reading/teaching tips and glossary includedBeyond the Battlefield: In Beyond the Battlefield: Homefront Heroes, 4th-9th graders go beyond the traditional battlefield to uncover the amazing tales of courageous civilians who risked their lives during times of war in their own communities.
While in a war zone, a military working dog (MWD) and its handler live together, eat together, play together, sleep together, and risk their lives for each other every day.
From the creative team behind the bestselling Finding Winnie, winner of the Caldecott Medal, comes an extraordinary wartime adventure seen through the eyes of the worlds most beloved bearHere is a heartwarming reimagining of the real journey undertaken by the extraordinary bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh.
A unique, moving collection of first-person accounts of the Second World War, published in association with the award-winning children's newspaper First News.