Heroes of World War II

25 True Stories of Unsung Heroes Who Fought for Freedom

Jarrett Keene, Ricardo Gualberto

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English

Bushel & Peck Books
01 August 2024

History & the past: general interest (Children's&YA); People & places (Children's&YA)

Series: Heroes Remembered

Age range 7 to 11

They've been called the Greatest Generation, and now their stories are being passed on to kids in this new group biography.

From soldiers to pilots, nurses to factory workers, mums and dads to brothers and sisters, the stories in Heroes of World War II are timeless examples of courage, sacrifice, and selflessness in the face of an unprecedented world conflict. Kids will meet Martha Gellhorn, one of the first female war journalists on the frontline; Rosalind P. Walter, the real-life inspiration for 'Rosie the Riveter'; Guy Stern, one of the original 'Ritchie Boys' who worked to gather intelligence on the front lines; Corporal Ira Hayes, Akimel O'odham Native American who was one of the six Marines to raise the flag on Iwo Jima; plus Navajo code talkers, Tuskegee airmen, and many, many more.

The Heroes Remembered series brings the most exciting time periods in history to life through the stories of the heroes we often don't remember: the women, the people of colour, the poor, the uneducated. These names are brought to the attention of kids everywhere - along with a few folks we all remember.

By: Jarrett Keene
Illustrated by: Ricardo Gualberto
Imprint: Bushel & Peck Books
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 229mm,
ISBN: 9781638191711
ISBN 10: 1638191719
Series: Heroes Remembered
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 01 August 2024
Recommended Age: From 7 to 11 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jarret Keene is an assistant professor in the English department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he teaches American literature and the graphic novel. He has written many books - travel guide, rock-band biography, poetry collections - and edited short-fiction anthologies. His YA dystopian novel Hammer of the Dogs has been featured in Writer's Digest and Publishers Weekly. His books for Bushel & Peck Books include Heroes of World War II and Decide & Survive: Attack on Pearl Harbor. Ricardo Gualberto is an artist based in Brazil. His bold colours and simple shapes adorn numerous publications.

Reviews for Heroes of World War II: 25 True Stories of Unsung Heroes Who Fought for Freedom

"""This engaging book briefly profiles 25 individuals (or groups) who were WWII heroes, ranging from the well known...to the more obscure.... Appealing color illustrations and photographs accompany the easy-to-read and interesting profiles that may spur readers to do further research.""--Booklist"