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  • The Tuskegee Airmen

    Christine Zuchora-Walske

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Sept. 1, 2015)
    This title examines the African-American pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen, focusing on their training, their impressive performance in the skies over Europe, and the discrimination they faced. Compelling narrative text and well-chosen historical photographs and primary sources make this book perfect for report writing. Features include a glossary, a selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
    Y

  • The Bombing of Pearl Harbor

    Sue Bradford Edwards

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Sept. 1, 2015)
    This title examines the bombing of Pearl Harbor, focusing on the events leading up to the attack, a detailed account of the attack itself, and the effects the attack had on the United States. Compelling narrative text and well-chosen historical photographs and primary sources make this book perfect for report writing. Features include a glossary, a selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
    U

  • Native American Code Talkers

    M M Eboch

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 1, 2015)
    This title examines the Native American servicemen known as the code talkers, focusing on their role in coded communication during World War II including developing the codes, their training, and their work in war zones. Narrative text, historical photographs, and primary sources assist the reader in report writing.
    W

  • The Dropping of the Atomic Bombs

    Mary Meinking

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Sept. 1, 2015)
    Introduces the atomic bombs used in World War II, describing the building and testing of the bomb, the training of the crews, selection of targets, and the outcome of their use.
    Z

  • World War II Espionage

    Marcia Amidon Lusted

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Explores the roles of spies during World War II, describing how they were trained, why they were used, and what kinds of missions they carried out, with information on famous spies, double agents, and saboteurs.
    Y

  • The D-Day Invasion of Normandy

    Michael Capek

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Introduces the Allied invasion of Normandy, describing the events leading up to and the planning of D-Day, the equipment used, troops who were deployed, and the outcome of the invasion.
    Z

  • World War II Leaders

    Russell Roberts

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Introduces the military and political leaders of World War II, describing their personalities, political beliefs and affiliations, and what happened to them after the war.
    Y

  • World War II Weapons

    Arnold Ringstad

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Introduces the weapons used in World War II by Allied and Axis forces, describing how they were used and the advantages each provided.
    M

  • Women on the US Home Front

    Kari A Cornell

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 1, 2015)
    This title examines the role of women on the US home front during World War II, focusing on the factory workers, volunteers, and service members who helped the Allies win the war. Compelling narrative text and well-chosen historical photographs and primary sources make this book perfect for report writing. Features include a glossary, a selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
    Y

  • The Battle of Britain

    Tom Streissguth

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Discusses the battle of Britain, describing the events leading up to it, those involved, how it impacted the average citizen, and the lasting impact of the campaign.
    U

  • Medicine on the Battlefield

    M. M. Eboch

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Provides an overview of World War I medical care, discussing how soldiers were cared for on the field, medical advances driven by the war, and how medics tried to prevent disease from spreading.

  • World War I Aftermath

    Tom Streissguth

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Jan. 1, 2016)
    "Find out how World War I deconstructed empires, reshaped borders, and revolutionized military technology"--Page 4 of cover.