Heroes of the battlefield / Brian and Brenda Williams.
Material type: TextSeries: Heroes of World War II | Ignite (Heinemann-Raintree)Publisher: Chicago, Illinois : Heinemann-Raintree, [2016]Description: 48 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781410980489
- 1410980480
- 9781410980533
- 1410980537
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 940.54 W721 | Available | 33111008754471 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The year is 1939. Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, has invaded Poland. The world is about to enter into the biggest and most terrible war in history. But from the depths of despair rose some very courageous, selfless individuals, such as Douglas Bader, Leonard "Bud" Lomell and Joan Daphne Pearson, who risked their lives for the sakes of others in need, often for no gain and with no recognition. Here are some of their incredible stories...
Includes bibliographical references (pages 46-47) and index.
Ordinary heroes -- Soldiers in combat -- Heroes of the sea -- War in the air -- Bomber crews -- Special forces -- Unsung heroes -- What makes a hero?
The year is 1939. Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, has invaded Poland. The world is about to enter into the biggest and most terrible war in history. But from the depths of despair rose some very courageous, selfless individuals, such as Douglas Bader, Leonard Bud Lomell and Joan Daphne Pearson, who risked their lives for the sakes of others in need, often for no gain and with no recognition. Here are some of their incredible stories.