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September 11, 2001: We Will Never Forget
Peter Benoit
Hardcover (Scholastic, Oct. 1, 2011)"Includes information on the death of Osama Bin Laden"--Cover.
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D-Day
Peter Benoit
Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2014)Discover D-Day's battle's impact on the rest of the war and find out why it is still remembered as such an important victory today.On June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy, France, to launch a massive attack on Nazi Germany. Readers (Grades 3-5) will discover how the attack was carefully planned and carried out, from how the location was chosen to which kinds of vehicles and weapons were used.
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Hurricane Katrina
Peter Benoit
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2011)Recounts the events of Hurricane Katrina and the devastation it caused in New Orleans, discusses the global efforts to help the victims, and describes the rebuilding efforts.
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The Vietnam War
Peter Benoit
Paperback (Childrens Pr, Jan. 15, 2013)During the 1960s and 1970s, the United States was involved in a long, bloody struggle to determine the future of Vietnam, a small nation in Southeast Asia. Back home, the war became one of the most controversial issues of the era. Millions of Americans called for peace, while others would be satisfied only with a strong military victory. This book explores the roots of the conflict, the strategies employed by U.S. military leaders, and the incredible difficulty involved in finally ending the war.
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The Nuclear Age
Peter Benoit
Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2012)Examines the history of nuclear fission and its role in weaponry and as an energy source.
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The U.S. Army in World War II
Peter Benoit
Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2014)Introduces the U.S. Army of World War II, describing how soldiers were trained for combat, the kinds of jobs they had, and some of the challenges they faced.
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The BP Oil Spill
Peter Benoit
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2011)Photographs, maps, time lines, and easy-to-follow text describe the events surrounding the 2010 British Petroleum oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
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The Hindenburg Disaster
Peter Benoit
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2011)Describes the crash of the Hindenburg airship in 1937, relaying the history of international airship flight and the events leading to the disaster, and explains what measures have been taken to make airship travel safer.
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The U.S. Navy in World War II
Peter Benoit
Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2014)Describes the role the US Navy played in WWII, providing details on life in the Navy, the different jobs available, and how naval ships were used.
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The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
Peter Benoit
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2011)Describes the 1989 oil spill caused by damage to the Exxon Valdez ship off the coast of Alaska, detailing the events leading up to the spill, how it affected the wildlife and environment of Alaska, and the spill's longterm effect.
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Climate Change
Peter Benoit
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2011)Discusses the impact of climate change on animals, plants, and humans, examines the causes of them, and provides ways readers can combat it.
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Nuclear Meltdowns
Peter Benoit
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 19, 2011)Discover the events surrounding Nuclear Meltdowns and the effects they have on the natural world.A True Book: Natural Disasters series investigates the events leading up to a disaster, explores the causes, and ponders how the events changed, or could alter, history. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. Readers will learn all about Nuclear MEltdowns and their effect on the surrounding world.
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