Battle of the Bulge [The Young Readers Adaptation]

Battle of the Bulge [The Young Readers Adaptation]
Author: Rick Atkinson
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2015-06-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1627791132

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Looks at the Battle of the Bulge, Adolf Hitler's failed offensive into Belgium in December 1944.

Battle of the Bulge [The Young Readers Adaptation]

Battle of the Bulge [The Young Readers Adaptation]
Author: Rick Atkinson
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2015-06-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1627791140

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On the 16th of December, 1944, in the frozen forests of the Ardennes, the German army attacked American Allied forces, launching a final bid to turn the tide of World War II. Thus began the long, hard slog of a battle that was nicknamed by the media as the Battle of the Bulge. Lasting more than a month, it led to tens of thousands of casualties. Sir Winston Churchill called it "the greatest American battle of the war and . . . an ever-famous American victory." Atkinson skillfully guides his audience through the attacks and counterattacks, the advances and retreats of this terrible bloodbath. Whether history buffs or newcomers to the topic, young readers will appreciate the author's clear and accessible prose, as well as the many fascinating facts, photographs, and statistics. A historical exploration of World War II's Battle of the Bulge from Pulitzer Prize–winner and New York Times–bestselling author Rick Atkinson. This thoroughly-researched and documented book can be worked into multiple aspects of the common core curriculum.

The British Are Coming (Young Readers Edition)

The British Are Coming (Young Readers Edition)
Author: Rick Atkinson
Publisher: Godwin Books
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2022-11-29
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1250800595

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How did the United States become the country it is today? What led to its creation? Adapted from Pulitzer Prize–winner Rick Atkinson’s deeply researched and stunningly vivid The British Are Coming, the young readers edition explores these questions and so much more as it delves into the American Revolution. A collection of key battles from the beginning of the war, including Lexington and Concord and the Battle of Bunker Hill, sets the scene, telling a story of liberation fraught with contradiction and intrigue. History buffs and newcomers alike will be drawn into this fascinating, photo-illustrated account.

D-Day

D-Day
Author: Rick Atkinson
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2014-05-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1627791116

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Presents a young reader's adaptation of "The Guns at Last Light," tracing the Battle of Normandy and the Allied liberation of Western Europe through the end of World War II.

The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee (Young Readers Adaptation)

The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee (Young Readers Adaptation)
Author: David Treuer
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2023-10-03
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 0593327578

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The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee is a story of Native American resilience and reinvention, adapted for young adults from the adult nonfiction book of the same name. Since the late 1800s, it has been believed that Native American civilization has been wiped from the United States. The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee argues that Native American culture is far from defeated—if anything, it is thriving as much today as it was one hundred years ago. The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee looks at Native American culture as it exists today—and the fight to preserve language and traditions. Adapted for young readers, this important young adult nonfiction book is perfect educational material for children and adults alike.

The Liberator

The Liberator
Author: Alex Kershaw
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 466
Release: 2013-10-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 0307888002

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The untold story of the bloodiest and most dramatic march to victory of the Second World War—now a Netflix original series starring Jose Miguel Vasquez, Bryan Hibbard, and Bradley James “Exceptional . . . worthy addition to vibrant classics of small-unit history like Stephen Ambrose’s Band of Brothers.”—Wall Street Journal Written with Alex Kershaw's trademark narrative drive and vivid immediacy, The Liberator traces the remarkable battlefield journey of maverick U.S. Army officer Felix Sparks through the Allied liberation of Europe—from the first landing in Italy to the final death throes of the Third Reich. Over five hundred bloody days, Sparks and his infantry unit battled from the beaches of Sicily through the mountains of Italy and France, ultimately enduring bitter and desperate winter combat against the die-hard SS on the Fatherland's borders. Having miraculously survived the long, bloody march across Europe, Sparks was selected to lead a final charge to Bavaria, where he and his men experienced some of the most intense street fighting suffered by Americans in World War II. And when he finally arrived at the gates of Dachau, Sparks confronted scenes that robbed the mind of reason—and put his humanity to the ultimate test.

The Untold History of the United States

The Untold History of the United States
Author: Oliver Stone
Publisher: Gallery Books
Total Pages: 944
Release: 2019-04-02
Genre: History
ISBN: 1982102535

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“Indispensable…There is much here to reflect upon.” —President Mikhail Gorbachev “As riveting, eye-opening, and thought-provoking as any history book you will ever read...Can’t recommend it highly enough.” —Glenn Greenwald, The Guardian “Finally, a book with the guts to challenge the accepted narrative of recent American history.” —Bill Maher “Kuznick and Stone’s Untold History is the most important historical narrative of this century; a carefully researched and brilliantly rendered account.” —Martin Sherwin, Pulitzer Prize-winning co-author of American Prometheus “A work of courage, wisdom, and compassion [that] will stand the test of time….A fierce critique and a passionate paean for Stone and Kuznick’s native land.” —Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, author of The Thistle and the Drone The New York Times bestselling companion to the Showtime documentary series now streaming on Netflix, updated to cover the past five years. A PEOPLE’S HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN EMPIRE In this riveting companion to their astonishing documentary series—including a new chapter and new photos covering Obama’s second term, Trump’s first year and a half, climate change, nuclear winter, Korea, Russia, Iran, China, Lybia, ISIS, Syria, and more—Academy Award–winning director Oliver Stone and renowned historian Peter Kuznick challenge prevailing orthodoxies to reveal the dark truth about the rise and fall of American imperialism.

Bloody Roads to Germany

Bloody Roads to Germany
Author: William F. Meller
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2014-02-26
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0425259625

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Originally published in hardcover in 2012.

The Fighting 30th Division

The Fighting 30th Division
Author: Martin King
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Total Pages: 585
Release: 2015-07-19
Genre: History
ISBN: 1612003028

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The full story of the legendary US infantry division and their remarkable service in WWII, told through interviews with surviving servicemen. The 30th Infantry Division earned more Medals of Honor than any other American division in World War I. In World War II, it spent more consecutive days in combat than almost any other outfit. Recruited mainly from the Carolinas, Georgia, and Tennessee, they were some of the hardest-fighting soldiers in Europe. They possessed an intrinsic zeal to engage the enemy that often left their adversaries in awe. Their US Army nickname was the “Old Hickory” Division. But after encountering them on the battlefield, the Germans called them “Roosevelt’s SS.” The Fighting 30th Division chronicles the exploits of this illustrious unit through the eyes of those who were actually there. From Normandy to the Westwall and the Battle of the Bulge, each chapter is meticulously researched with accurate timelines and after-action reports. The last remaining veterans of the 30th to see action firsthand relate their experiences here for the first time, including previously untold accounts from survivors.

The Ardennes

The Ardennes
Author: Hugh Marshall Cole
Publisher:
Total Pages: 772
Release: 1994
Genre: Ardennes, Battle of the, 1944-1945
ISBN:

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