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"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

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.

"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