World War II U. S. Homefront by
This book relays the factual details of the U.S. homefront during World War II. The narrative provides multiple accounts of the event, and readers learn details through the point of view of a female bomber plant worker, an African-American worker, and a Japanese-American business owner. The text offers opportunities to compare and contrast various perspectives in the text while gathering and analyzing information about a historical event.
The Dropping of the Atomic Bombs by
This book relays the factual details of the dropping of the atomic bombs that took place during World War II. The narrative provides multiple accounts of the event, and readers learn details through the point of view of a Manhattan Project scientist, a witness in Hiroshima, and an aide to the US secretary of war. The text offers opportunities to compare and contrast various perspectives in the text while gathering and analyzing information about a historical event.
The Japanese Internment Camps by
This book relays the factual details of the Japanese internment camps in the United States during World War II. The narrative provides multiple accounts of the event, and readers learn details through the point of view of a child at an internment camp, a Japanese-American soldier, and a worker at the Manzanar War Relocation Center. The text offers opportunities to compare and contrast various perspectives in the text while gathering and analyzing information about a historical event.
Peggy's Letters by
In the devastation of London in WWII, a ten-year-old girl loses everything only to make a surprising new friend.
Passage to Freedom by
Illustrated by Dom Lee This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Chiune Suguhara, the 'Japanese Schindler', who, with his family's encouragement, saved the lives of thousands of Polish Jews in World War II. Illustrated thoughout in full colour. Ages 6 - 10.
World War II on the Home Front by
It's December 1941. The United States has just entered World War II. How will you help your country fight for its freedom? Will you: Help keep the country's economy going as a young mother in the work force? Try to fit into society as a wounded African American veteran? Help end prejudice against Japanese citizens as a 12 year old California boy?
Always Remember Me by
Rachel's Oma (her grandmother) has two picture albums. In one the photographs show only happy times -- from after World War II, when she and her daughters had come to America. But the other album includes much sadder times from before -- when their life in Germany was destroyed by the Nazis' rise to power. For as long as Rachel can remember, Oma has closed the other album when she's gotten to the sad part. But today Oma will share it all. Today Rachel will hear about what her grandmother, her mother, and her aunts endured. And she'll see how the power of this Jewish family's love for one another gave them the strength to survive. Marisabina Russo illuminates a difficult subject for young readers with great sensitivity. Based on the author's own family history, Always Remember Me is a heartbreaking -- and inspiring -- book sure to touch anyone who reads it.
You Wouldn't Want to Be a World War II Pilot! by
Includes index, brief text, sidebars, labeled illustrations, and humorous cartoons depicting life as a World War Two pilot.
Life in World War II: Unlocking History by
This series covers core history curriculum topics. Extra emphasis is placed on developing literacy and numeracy skills with the aid of activities. In addition, each title presents information and statistics graphically to aid understanding and includes quotes and references from primary sources.
