Books in Great Battles for Boys series

"This book should be in school libraries everywhere." —Top 500 Amazon ReviewerDoes your son play video games for hours but dreads reading? Does he think history is just a bunch of boring old facts? What if you could give him the excitement of screen time and at the same time spark his love of reading and history?Now you can, with these exciting tales of World War II written especially for reluctant readers. In his highly acclaimed middle-school class “Great Battles for Boys," author Joe Giorello has ignited a love of military history in hundreds of boys. Now with this engaging non-fiction book written specifically for boys ages 8-14, your son can experience that same thrilling adventure in learning. Beginning with Hitler's invasion of Poland, Great Battles for Boys: WW2 Europe takes young readers to the front lines of the war’s most important clashes. Boys will discover the raw history of warfare and learn the battles in chronological order. From Stalingrad’s hand-to-hand street fighting and the world's largest tank action at Kursk to the spy-led invasion of Sicily and the surprise D-Day invasion of Normandy—and many other exciting battles! Filled with historic photographs, maps, and notable biographies of soldiers, Great Battles for Boys: WW2 Europe explores the leaders, weapons, and strategies that toppled the Axis Powers. Each chapter also ends with suggestions for further age-appropriate books and movies that the whole family can watch.If your son likes action-packed accounts, authentic details, and short but exciting chapters, then he’ll love this book. And he'll never see history as boring again!Buy Great Battles for Boys today and march into the frontlines of history!"This book should be in school libraries everywhere. It is a treasure trove of information that is engagingly written that makes one feel they are in a great classroom with a great instructor sharing his knowledge in a fun way." —Top 500 Amazon Reviewer

"A terrific, engaging read..." Amazon Top-500 reviewerGreat Battles for Boys takes young readers to the front lines of history's most important fights. In this episode of the best-selling history series, the story opens with the Flying Tigers, those wild American soldiers fighting Japan before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. After the deadly surprise attack on Hawaii, the battles storm across the Pacific in the lethal "island hopping" military strategy that brought Victory Over Japan.How did the Battle of Wake Island turn into "The Alamo of the Pacific"?Who figured out the first fighter planes take off from ships in the middle of the ocean?Why was the Doolittle Raid considered a suicide mission?How did the young American men survive while fighting on strange and hostile islands such as Guadalcanal, Saipan, and Iwo Jima?Each chapter of the book features dramatic true stories with historic photos, maps, and other awe-inspiring images. Written specifically for boys, with short chapters that get right to the fight, this book is sure to capture the attention of even the most reluctant readers.“In Volume II of Great Battles, author Joe Giorello paints a vivid picture of events in WW II’s Pacific Theater in a way that can make readers forget they aren’t listening to first-hand accounts of the action. Combining his uniquely conversational style with myriad historical facts, plenty of interesting photos,and lots of fascinating, little-known anecdotes, Joe takes readers 'behind the scenes' and helps them to experience this vitally important chapter in our Nation’s history. From the dark days following Pearl Harbor to victory ratified aboard the USS Missouri, Giorello covers it all – and never fails to capture the incredible sacrifice, unbelievable courage, and selfless service of America’s bravest and finest. A great book with superb additional resources; I give it a 'must read!' -- The Reverend Charles F. Reynolds Chief Warrant Officer 3, USMC, Ret.

"This book should be in school libraries everywhere…" Amazon Top Ten Hall of Fame reviewer, 5 starsDoes your son play video games for hours but dreads picking up a book?Does he think history is just a bunch of boring old facts? What if you could give him all the excitement of screen time but also spark his love of reading and history? You can with these exciting tales of military battles written especially for boys who are reluctant readers. Popular history teacher Joe Giorello's hugely successful class, "Great Battles for Boys" is now into an engaging and bestselling non-fiction series written for boys ages 8-14. In chronological order, beginning with the Revolutionary War, Great Battles for Boys: Bunker Hill to WWI takes young readers to the front lines of American history's most thrilling clashes. Boys discover the raw truth about the colonial fight for freedom, the hardships of Civil War soldiers, the fierce battle of the Alamo, the American Expeditionary Forces winning World War I, and much more!Packed with historic photos, maps, and notable biographies, Great Battles for Boys also explores the military leaders, weapons, and strategies that won victory—or suffered defeat.If your son likes action-packed stories, authentic details, and easy-to-read but exciting chapters, then he’ll love Joe Giorello’s thrilling accounts of history's greatest battles."He asks to read these books on his own!" — Paix, 5 starsBuy Great Battles for Boys today and take your son to the frontlines of history!Praise for the Great Battles for Boys series:"This book should be in school libraries everywhere. It is a treasure trove of information that is engagingly written that makes one feel they are in a great classroom with a great instructor sharing his knowledge in a fun way." — Top Ten Hall of Fame Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars

Unforgettable History! Great Battles for Boys is the bestselling history series that sends young readers “into the fight.” Boys learn about the military leaders, weapons, and strategies that won—or lost—history's most important military battles.Want Boys to Read Books? Give them books they WANT to read!History leaps off the page through historic photographs, maps, and short, powerful chapters. Great Battles for Boys will capture the attention of even reluctant readers. The American Civil WarMore Americans died in this war than all other wars combined—more than 600,000 soldiers. But what REALLY happened?"In many schools these days, students aren’t being taught about the individual battles and struggles of our nation’s history, including Gettysburg." 5 Stars, Amazon review Great Battles for Boys: The Civil War.From the first shots at Fort Sumter to the South's surrender at Appomattox, young readers move chronologically through 20 crucial battles, covering all four years of the Civil War. They'll discover which strategies, tactics, and weapons were used, and which military leaders won victory—or suffered defeat. Battle of the Ironclads: One of America's deadliest naval battles, right off the coast of VirginiaVicksburg: Ulysses S. Grant bombs, terrorizes, and starves a southern city into surrender.Antietam: Robert E. Lee invades the North, and pays a terrible pricePetersburg: The North literally blows a hole in the South—and still loses the battle.And more!Sherman's March—who, what, when, where, and whyWhy was Robert E. Lee considered a military genius, even after he lost the war?What made Ulysses S. Grant such a powerful general—and a difficult man?Reviews of the Great Battles for Boys series"This book should be in school libraries everywhere. It is a treasure trove of information that is engagingly written that makes one feel they are in a great classroom with a great instructor sharing his knowledge in a fun way."5 Stars, Top 500 Amazon Reviewer"My nine-year-old son absolutely love this book! Full of great facts and enjoyable to read! He finished it in two nights and was asking for another!" 5 Stars, Richard Dodson, Amazon

Spartans! Persians! Romans!Historic warriors who changed the world. But does your son know why these soldiers were fighting?Find out in Great Battles for Boys, the bestselling series that takes young readers to the front lines of the world's most significant clashes. History leaps off the page with short, powerful chapters and plenty of historic imagery, capturing the attention of even reluctant readers.Want boys to read? Give them books they WANT to read!In this installment of the bestselling series, boys travel to the ancient world to learn about twelve famous military battles that drastically altered world history. They'll also learn about the notable men who led those battles, including Alexander the Great, Julius Casaer, and William "Braveheart" Wallace, among many others. Beginning in Ancient Greece and Persia, the battles continue into the Middle Ages—including the Crusades—and conclude with the year 1588 when the Spanish Armada's attemped invasion of England, and the dawn of modern naval warfare. Don't miss the highly acclaimed series for boys that reveals the courage and valor of men in battle, and how their bravery changed the world. Pick up a copy today—and create a reader tomorrow.Praise for the Great Battles for Boys series"This book should be in school libraries everywhere. It is a treasure trove of information that is engagingly written that makes one feel they are in a great classroom with a great instructor sharing his knowledge in a fun way."—5 Stars, Amazon Top 500 Reviewer

Want Boys to Read Books?Give them books they WANT to read!"This book should be in school libraries everywhere. It is a treasure trove of information that is engagingly written that makes one feel they are in a great classroom with a great instructor sharing his knowledge in a fun way." --Top 500 Amazon ReviewerUnforgettable History!Great Battles for Boys is the best-selling history series that sends young readers "into the fight." Boys learn about the military leaders, weapons, and strategies that won--or lost--the world's most important military battles.Perfect for Reluctant Readers!Filled with historic photographs, maps, and short, powerful chapters, "Great Battles for Boys" captures the attention of even reluctant readers. History leaps off the page through the blood, sweat, and sacrifice of men at war. In this episode of the best-selling series learn about some of America's greatest battles: Bunker Hill: When ragtag colonists fought the mighty British Red Coats--and won. Saratoga: Untrained American militias taught British General "Gentleman Johnny" Burgoyne a hard lesson. Gettysburg: The devastating slaughter of brother against brother in the Civil War, provoking Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. Antietam: The crucial invasion, gone horribly wrong. Vicksburg: One Southern city struggling to survive General U.S. Grant's siege. Little Big Horn: What really happened at Custer's Last Stand? The Alamo: Find out why Texans say, "Remember the Alamo!" San Jacinto: One of the world's shortest battles and a surprise victory that won America its southwestern territory. The Rough Riders: Teddy Roosevelt, medal of honor winner, and the men who took San Juan Hill. The Lost Battalion of WWI: Some of the brave Americans who fought for survival in the Great War. "Combining his uniquely conversational style with myriad historical facts, plenty of interesting photos, and lots of fascinating, little-known anecdotes, Joe takes readers "behind the scenes" and helps them to experience this vitally important chapter in our Nation's history." The Reverend Charles F. Reynolds Chief Warrant Officer 3, USMC, Ret.

Unforgettable History! Great Battles for Boys is the bestselling history series that sends young readers "into the fight." Boys learn about the military leaders, weapons, and strategies that won--or lost--history's most important military battles.Want Boys to Read Books? Give them books they WANT to read!History leaps off the page through historic photographs, maps, and short, powerful chapters. Great Battles for Boys will capture the attention of even reluctant readers. The American Civil WarMore Americans died in this war than all other wars combined--more than 600,000 soldiers. But what REALLY happened?"In many schools these days, students aren't being taught about the individual battles and struggles of our nation's history, including Gettysburg." 5 Stars, Amazon review Great Battles for Boys: The Civil War.From the first shots at Fort Sumter to the South's surrender at Appomattox, young readers move chronologically through 20 crucial battles, covering all four years of the Civil War. They'll discover which strategies, tactics, and weapons were used, and which military leaders won victory--or suffered defeat. Battle of the Ironclads: One of America's deadliest naval battles, right off the coast of Virginia Vicksburg: Ulysses S. Grant bombs, terrorizes, and starves a southern city into surrender. Antietam: Robert E. Lee invades the North, and pays a terrible price Petersburg: The North literally blows a hole in the South--and still loses the battle.And more!Sherman's March--who, what, when, where, and whyWhy was Robert E. Lee considered a military genius, even after he lost the war?What made Ulysses S. Grant such a powerful general--and a difficult man?Reviews of the Great Battles for Boys series "This book should be in school libraries everywhere. It is a treasure trove of information that is engagingly written that makes one feel they are in a great classroom with a great instructor sharing his knowledge in a fun way." 5 Stars, Top 10 Hall of Fame Amazon Reviewer"My nine-year-old son absolutely love this book! Full of great facts and enjoyable to read! He finished it in two nights and was asking for another!" 5 Stars, Richard Dodson, Amazon

Spartans! Persians! Romans!Historic warriors who changed the world. But does your son know why these soldiers were fighting?Find out in Great Battles for Boys, the bestselling series that takes young readers to the front lines of the world's most significant clashes. History leaps off the page with short, powerful chapters and plenty of historic imagery, capturing the attention of even reluctant readers.Want boys to read? Give them books they WANT to read!In this installment of the bestselling series, boys travel to the ancient world to learn about twelve famous military battles that drastically altered world history. They'll also learn about the notable men who led those battles, including Alexander the Great, Julius Casaer, and William "Braveheart" Wallace, among many others. Beginning in Ancient Greece and Persia, the battles continue into the Middle Ages--including the Crusades--and conclude with the year 1588 when the Spanish Armada's attemped invasion of England, and the dawn of modern naval warfare. Don't miss the highly acclaimed series for boys that reveals the courage and valor of men in battle, and how their bravery changed the world. Pick up a copy today--and create a reader tomorrow.Praise for the Great Battles for Boys series"This book should be in school libraries everywhere. It is a treasure trove of information that is engagingly written that makes one feel they are in a great classroom with a great instructor sharing his knowledge in a fun way."--5 Stars, Amazon Top 500 Reviewer

The battle of Isandlwana on 22 January 1879, the first major encounter in the Anglo-Zulu War, witnessed the worst single day's loss of British troops between the battle of Waterloo in 1815 and the opening campaigns of the First World War in August 1914. Moreover, decisive defeat at the hands of the Zulu came as an immense shock to a Victorian public that had become used to easy victories over less technologically advanced indigenous foes in an expanding empire. The successful defence of Rorke's Drift, which immediately followed the encounter at Isandlwana (and for which 11 Victoria Crosses were awarded), averted military disaster and went some way to restore wounded British pride, but the sobering memory of defeat at Isandlwana lingered for many years, while the legendary tale of the defence of Rorke's Drift was re-awakened for a new generation in the epic 1964 film Zulu, starring Michael Caine. In this new volume in the Great Battles series, Ian F. W. Beckett tells the story of both battles, investigating not only their immediate military significance but also providing the first overarching account of their continuing cultural impact and legacy in the years since 1879, not just in Britain but also from the once largely inaccessible and overlooked Zulu perspective.

"This book should be in school libraries everywhere." --Hall of Fame Top 10 Amazon ReviewerDoes your son play video games for hours but dreads reading? Does he think history is just a bunch of boring old facts? What if you could give him the excitement of screen time and at the same time spark his love of reading and history?Now you can, with these exciting tales of World War II written especially for reluctant readers. In his highly acclaimed middle-school class "Great Battles for Boys," author Joe Giorello has ignited a love of military history in hundreds of boys. Now with this engaging non-fiction book written specifically for boys ages 8-14, your son can experience that same thrilling adventure in learning. Beginning with Hitler's invasion of Poland, Great Battles for Boys: WW2 Europe takes young readers to the front lines of the war's most important clashes. Boys will discover the raw history of warfare and learn the battles in chronological order. From Stalingrad's hand-to-hand street fighting and the world's largest tank action at Kursk to the spy-led invasion of Sicily and the surprise D-Day invasion of Normandy--and many other exciting battles! Filled with historic photographs, maps, and notable biographies of soldiers, Great Battles for Boys: WW2 Europe explores the leaders, weapons, and strategies that toppled the Axis Powers. Each chapter also ends with suggestions for further age-appropriate books and movies that the whole family can watch.If your son likes action-packed accounts, authentic details, and short but exciting chapters, then he'll love this book. And he'll never see history as boring again!Buy Great Battles for Boys today and march into the frontlines of history!"This book should be in school libraries everywhere. It is a treasure trove of information that is engagingly written that makes one feel they are in a great classroom with a great instructor sharing his knowledge in a fun way." --Top 500 Amazon Reviewer

"A terrific, engaging read..." Amazon Top-500 reviewerDoes your son play video games for hours but dreads reading? Does he think history is just a bunch of boring old facts? What if you could give him the excitement of screen time and at the same time spark his love of reading and history?Now you can, with these exciting tales of World War II written especially for reluctant readers. In his highly acclaimed middle-school class "Great Battles for Boys," author Joe Giorello has ignited a love of military history in hundreds of boys. Now with this engaging non-fiction book written specifically for boys ages 8-14, your son can experience that same thrilling adventure in learning. Great Battles for Boys takes young readers to the front lines of history's most important fights. In this episode of the best-selling history series, the story opens with the Flying Tigers, those wild American soldiers fighting Japan before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. After the deadly surprise attack on Hawaii, the battles storm across the Pacific in the lethal "island hopping" military strategy that brought Victory Over Japan. How did the Battle of Wake Island turn into "The Alamo of the Pacific"? Who figured out the first fighter planes take off from ships in the middle of the ocean? Why was the Doolittle Raid considered a suicide mission? How did the young American men survive while fighting on strange and hostile islands such as Guadalcanal, Saipan, and Iwo Jima? Each chapter of the book features dramatic true stories with historic photos, maps, and other awe-inspiring images. Written specifically for boys, with short chapters that get right to the fight, this book is sure to capture the attention of even the most reluctant readers. "In Volume II of Great Battles, author Joe Giorello paints a vivid picture of events in WW II's Pacific Theater in a way that can make readers forget they aren't listening to first-hand accounts of the action. Combining his uniquely conversational style with myriad historical facts, plenty of interesting photos, and lots of fascinating, little-known anecdotes, Joe takes readers 'behind the scenes' and helps them to experience this vitally important chapter in our Nation's history. From the dark days following Pearl Harbor to victory ratified aboard the USS Missouri, Giorello covers it all - and never fails to capture the incredible sacrifice, unbelievable courage, and selfless service of America's bravest and finest. A great book with superb additional resources; I give it a 'must read!' -- The Reverend Charles F. Reynolds Chief Warrant Officer 3, USMC, Ret.

"A terrific, engaging read..." Amazon Top-500 reviewer"Great Battles for Boys" takes young readers to the front lines of history's greatest fights. Boys find out which weapons, strategies, and military leaders won victory—or suffered defeat. History will never look the same again.Want boys to read more books? Give them books they WANT to read This episode of the best-selling series opens with the Flying Tigers, those wild American soldiers secretly fighting Japan before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. After the deadly surprise attack on Hawaii, the battles begin to storm across the Pacific in the lethal "island hopping" military strategy that earned American its hard-won Victory Over Japan. No Boring History! Each chapter features dramatic true stories with historic photos, maps, and other amazing images. There's also a movie list for each battle so the whole family can join in the learning.Build Readers with Good Books—Written Specifically for BoysSure to capture the attention of even the most reluctant readers, "Great Battles for Boys" shows all the blood, sweat, and tears of the world's most epic fights. Young readers will never doubt it when people say, "Freedom isn't free."How did the Battle of Wake Island turn into "The Alamo of the Pacific"?Who figured out fighter planes could take off from ships in the middle of the ocean? Why was the Doolittle Raid considered a suicide mission?How did the young American men fighting on strange islands such as Guadalcanal, Saipan, and Iwo Jima learn to survive?Find Out in "Great Battles for Boys: WWII in the Pacific" “In Volume II of Great Battles, author Joe Giorello paints a vivid picture of events in WW II’s Pacific Theater in a way that can make readers forget they aren’t listening to first-hand accounts of the action. Combining his uniquely conversational style with myriad historical facts, plenty of interesting photos,and lots of fascinating, little known anecdotes, Joe takes readers 'behind the scenes' and helps them to experience this vitally important chapter in our Nation’s history. From the dark days following Pearl Harbor to victory ratified aboard the USS Missouri, Giorello covers it all – and never fails to capture the incredible sacrifice, unbelievable courage, and selfless service of America’s bravest and finest. A great book with superb additional resources; I give it a 'must read!' The Reverend Charles F. Reynolds Chief Warrant Officer 3, USMC, Ret.