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Cold War Correspondent (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #11)

A Korean War Tale

by Nathan Hale ...

Series Book 11 - Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales
Discover the Korean War through the eyes of the journalist who covered it in this installment of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel seriesIn 1950, Marguerite Higgins (1920–1966) was made bureau chief of the Far East Asia desk for the New York Herald Tribune. Tensions were high on the Korean peninsula, where a border drawn after WWII split the country into North and South. When the North ... Read more

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Discover the Korean War through the eyes of the journalist who covered it in this installment of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel seriesIn 1950, Marguerite Higgins (1920–1966) was made bureau chief of the Far East Asia desk for the New York Herald Tribune. Tensions were high on the Korean peninsula, where a border drawn after WWII split the country into North and South. When the North
... Read more
New Borders, New Nations: The Mexican–American War For Kids

by James Smith ...

In the mid-1800s, two neighboring nations found themselves locked in a conflict that would change their futures forever. This was not just a battle over borders—it was a struggle that shaped maps, moved families, and transformed the lives of millions. From dusty deserts to bustling port cities, the war brought soldiers, civilians, and leaders into a story filled with courage, loss, and tough ... Read more

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In the mid-1800s, two neighboring nations found themselves locked in a conflict that would change their futures forever. This was not just a battle over borders—it was a struggle that shaped maps, moved families, and transformed the lives of millions. From dusty deserts to bustling port cities, the war brought soldiers, civilians, and leaders into a story filled with courage, loss, and tough
... Read more
Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales 3-Book Collection: Volume One

One Dead Spy; Treaties, Trenches, Mud, and Blood; and Underground Abductor

by Nathan Hale ...

Series series Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales
Get three fan-favorite tales of American history from author-illustrator Nathan Hale’s New York Times bestselling graphic novel series in this must-have set!Hilarious, gruesome, and packed with facts, this series introduces readers to some of the strangest moments in history.In this set, readers will meet Revolutionary War spy Nathan Hale in One Dead Spy: A Revolutionary War Tale, learn about the ... Read more

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Get three fan-favorite tales of American history from author-illustrator Nathan Hale’s New York Times bestselling graphic novel series in this must-have set!Hilarious, gruesome, and packed with facts, this series introduces readers to some of the strangest moments in history.In this set, readers will meet Revolutionary War spy Nathan Hale in One Dead Spy: A Revolutionary War Tale, learn about the
... Read more
The Nazi Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill (Young Reader's Edition)

by Brad Meltzer, Josh Mensch ...

New York Times bestselling authors Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch adapt their instant bestseller, The Nazi Conspiracy, for young readers to bring them the heart-pounding story of the assassination plot that nearly changed the course of history.It's 1943. Nazi Germany and its Axis power allies are ravaging Europe and the Pacific with a terrible war. At this juncture, President Franklin Roosevelt has ... Read more

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New York Times bestselling authors Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch adapt their instant bestseller, The Nazi Conspiracy, for young readers to bring them the heart-pounding story of the assassination plot that nearly changed the course of history.It's 1943. Nazi Germany and its Axis power allies are ravaging Europe and the Pacific with a terrible war. At this juncture, President Franklin Roosevelt has
... Read more
War In My Town

by E. Graziani ...

Bruna is the youngest of seven children, living an idyllic life in a small Italian village in northern Tuscany. Though the Second World War has been raging in Europe for some time, the dangers haven’t seemed to reach her, and the Italian leader Mussolini’s allegiance with Hitler and the distant reports of fighting seem far away. But before long, Bruna's brothers are called to fight and by 1943 ... Read more

$8.09 CAD

Bruna is the youngest of seven children, living an idyllic life in a small Italian village in northern Tuscany. Though the Second World War has been raging in Europe for some time, the dangers haven’t seemed to reach her, and the Italian leader Mussolini’s allegiance with Hitler and the distant reports of fighting seem far away. But before long, Bruna's brothers are called to fight and by 1943
... Read more
Navajo Code Talkers

Secret American Indian Heroes of World War II

by Brynn Baker ...

Series series Military Heroes
During World War II, the Japanese military cracked the codes used by the American Army and Navy, but never the Marines. What made the Marines’ code different? They used Navajo Code Talkers, specially recruited American Indian soldiers who used their language to send and receive top-secret messages. Infographics, sidebars, and fact boxes bring the experiences of these brave military men to life. ... Read more

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During World War II, the Japanese military cracked the codes used by the American Army and Navy, but never the Marines. What made the Marines’ code different? They used Navajo Code Talkers, specially recruited American Indian soldiers who used their language to send and receive top-secret messages. Infographics, sidebars, and fact boxes bring the experiences of these brave military men to life.
... Read more
Kids of Kabul: Living Bravely Through a Never-ending War

Living Bravely Through a Never-ending War

by Deborah Ellis ...

Since its publication in 2000, hundreds of thousands of children all over the world have read and loved The Breadwinner. By reading the story of eleven-year-old Parvana and her struggles living under the terror of the Taliban, young readers came to know the plight of children in Afghanistan.But what has happened to Afghanistan's children since the fall of the Taliban in 2001? In 2011, Deborah ... Read more

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Since its publication in 2000, hundreds of thousands of children all over the world have read and loved The Breadwinner. By reading the story of eleven-year-old Parvana and her struggles living under the terror of the Taliban, young readers came to know the plight of children in Afghanistan.But what has happened to Afghanistan's children since the fall of the Taliban in 2001? In 2011, Deborah
... Read more
Heroes of Dunkirk

by Lisa L. Owens ...

Series series Heroes of World War II (Alternator Books ® )
In the spring of 1940, Nazi Germany launched a massive attack into Western Europe. They quickly cut through Belgium and other countries, forcing the Allied powers to flee. Soon the Allies could retreat no farther. At the French port city of Dunkirk, they were trapped between the Nazis to the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.A massive evacuation across the English Channel to Britain soon ... Read more

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In the spring of 1940, Nazi Germany launched a massive attack into Western Europe. They quickly cut through Belgium and other countries, forcing the Allied powers to flee. Soon the Allies could retreat no farther. At the French port city of Dunkirk, they were trapped between the Nazis to the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.A massive evacuation across the English Channel to Britain soon
... Read more
Woeful Second World War

by Terry Deary ...

Illustrated by Martin Brown ...

Series series Horrible Histories
If you ever hear old folk moaning on about the world today, just remind them how woeful things were in the Second World War. Readers can discover why the blitzed Brits ate chicken-fruit, sinkers and nutty, what really happened in Dad's Army and how to make a rude noise with a gas mask. With a bold, accessible new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation ... Read more

$9.59 CAD

If you ever hear old folk moaning on about the world today, just remind them how woeful things were in the Second World War. Readers can discover why the blitzed Brits ate chicken-fruit, sinkers and nutty, what really happened in Dad's Army and how to make a rude noise with a gas mask. With a bold, accessible new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation
... Read more
Treaties, Trenches, Mud, and Blood (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #4)

A World War I Tale

by Nathan Hale ...

Series Book 39 - Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales
Learn about the most well-known battles (and little-known secrets) of World War I with author-illustrator Nathan Hale’s Treaties, Trenches, Mud, and Blood, a Hazardous Tale from the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series.“These books are, quite simply, brilliant. . . . Thrilling, bloody, action-packed stories from American history.” —New York TimesIn 1914, the world’s biggest countries ... Read more

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Learn about the most well-known battles (and little-known secrets) of World War I with author-illustrator Nathan Hale’s Treaties, Trenches, Mud, and Blood, a Hazardous Tale from the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series.“These books are, quite simply, brilliant. . . . Thrilling, bloody, action-packed stories from American history.” —New York TimesIn 1914, the world’s biggest countries
... Read more
The U.S. Civil War

Why They Fought

by Robert Grayson ...

Series series What Were They Fighting For?
How did a country once so united split in two? Why did the South feel that the North threatened their traditions and livelihood? Why did the North only want to fight in the South's territory? From the campaign for emancipation to the brutal battlefield, The U.S. Civil War: Why They Fought reveals the motivations behind the U.S. Civil War from all sides. Go beyond names and dates and ask: what were ... Read more

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How did a country once so united split in two? Why did the South feel that the North threatened their traditions and livelihood? Why did the North only want to fight in the South's territory? From the campaign for emancipation to the brutal battlefield, The U.S. Civil War: Why They Fought reveals the motivations behind the U.S. Civil War from all sides. Go beyond names and dates and ask: what were
... Read more
What Was the Vietnam War?

by Jim O'Connor, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by Tim Foley ...

Series series What Was?
Learn how the United States ended up fighting for twenty years in a remote country on the other side of the world.The Vietnam War was as much a part of the tumultuous Sixties as Flower Power and the Civil Rights Movement. Five US presidents were convinced that American troops could end a war in the small, divided country of Vietnam and stop Communism from spreading in Southeast Asia. But they were ... Read more

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Learn how the United States ended up fighting for twenty years in a remote country on the other side of the world.The Vietnam War was as much a part of the tumultuous Sixties as Flower Power and the Civil Rights Movement. Five US presidents were convinced that American troops could end a war in the small, divided country of Vietnam and stop Communism from spreading in Southeast Asia. But they were
... Read more
Unstoppable Us, Volume 3: How Enemies Become Friends

by Yuval Noah Harari ...

Illustrated by Ricard Zaplana Ruiz ...

Series series Unstoppable Us
In the third book in the New York Times bestselling middle-grade series from Yuval Noah Harari, explore how different ancient civilizations united and created the countries and cultures we have today!**How do you become friends with your enemies? The answer to all of that is one of the strangest tales you'll ever hear. And it's a true story!Books, movies and video games are full of stories about ... Read more

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In the third book in the New York Times bestselling middle-grade series from Yuval Noah Harari, explore how different ancient civilizations united and created the countries and cultures we have today!**How do you become friends with your enemies? The answer to all of that is one of the strangest tales you'll ever hear. And it's a true story!Books, movies and video games are full of stories about
... Read more
World War I

by Tara Mann ...

Series series A Political and Diplomatic History of the Modern World
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand is often cited as the event that triggered World War I, the massive global conflict that ensued shortly after his death. However, the First World War is more accurately described as a culmination of political tension that had been building across various European nations for decades. This comprehensive volume considers the political and diplomatic ... Read more

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand is often cited as the event that triggered World War I, the massive global conflict that ensued shortly after his death. However, the First World War is more accurately described as a culmination of political tension that had been building across various European nations for decades. This comprehensive volume considers the political and diplomatic
... Read more
Basher Five-Two

by Scott O'Grady ...

U.S. Air Force pilot Captain Scott O'Grady was shot down in his F-16 over Bosnia while helping to keep the peace. The plane exploded, and Captain O'Grady fell 5 miles to the ground below. In exciting detail, Captain O'Grady tells how he evaded capture and how, with little water and no food, he was able to survive on his own in enemy territory. This is a thrilling look at an American hero--a hero ... Read more

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U.S. Air Force pilot Captain Scott O'Grady was shot down in his F-16 over Bosnia while helping to keep the peace. The plane exploded, and Captain O'Grady fell 5 miles to the ground below. In exciting detail, Captain O'Grady tells how he evaded capture and how, with little water and no food, he was able to survive on his own in enemy territory. This is a thrilling look at an American hero--a hero
... Read more
John McCain

The Courage of Conviction

by Heather E. Schwartz ...

Series series Gateway Biographies
This timely title examines the remarkable life and death of John McCain, from his time as a decorated war veteran to elder statesman. Accessible text and plentiful photos cover McCain's early life, his military career, his political legacy, and his 2017 diagnosis of brain cancer. Up-to-the-minute details round out this latest look at a uniquely American figure. ... Read more

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This timely title examines the remarkable life and death of John McCain, from his time as a decorated war veteran to elder statesman. Accessible text and plentiful photos cover McCain's early life, his military career, his political legacy, and his 2017 diagnosis of brain cancer. Up-to-the-minute details round out this latest look at a uniquely American figure.
... Read more
World War I: Scottish Tales of Adventure

by Allan Burnett ...

From the author of the And All That Series, a collection of stories of Scotland during World War I.Acclaimed children's author Allan Burnett turns his attention to the First World War in a book of explosively exciting and emotionally charged tales of bravery and adventure. Featuring the true exploits of soldiers, spies, pilots, sailors and many others, these stories, all based on interviews with ... Read more

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From the author of the And All That Series, a collection of stories of Scotland during World War I.Acclaimed children's author Allan Burnett turns his attention to the First World War in a book of explosively exciting and emotionally charged tales of bravery and adventure. Featuring the true exploits of soldiers, spies, pilots, sailors and many others, these stories, all based on interviews with
... Read more
The Attack on Pearl Harbor

An Interactive History Adventure

by Allison Lassieur ...

Series series You Choose: History
Everything in this book happened to real people. And YOU CHOOSE what side you’re on and what you do next. The choices you make could lead you to survival or to death. In the You Choose Books set, only YOU can CHOOSE which path you take through history. What will it be? Get ready for an adventure. ... Read more

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Everything in this book happened to real people. And YOU CHOOSE what side you’re on and what you do next. The choices you make could lead you to survival or to death. In the You Choose Books set, only YOU can CHOOSE which path you take through history. What will it be? Get ready for an adventure.
... Read more
Something Like Normal

by Trish Doller ...

When Travis returns home from Afghanistan, his parents are splitting up, his brother's stolen his girlfriend and car, and the nightmares of his best friend getting killed keep him completely spooked. But when he runs into Harper, a girl who despises him for rumors Travis started back in middle school, life actually starts looking up. And as he and Harper see more of each other, he falls deeper in ... Read more

$10.39 CAD

When Travis returns home from Afghanistan, his parents are splitting up, his brother's stolen his girlfriend and car, and the nightmares of his best friend getting killed keep him completely spooked. But when he runs into Harper, a girl who despises him for rumors Travis started back in middle school, life actually starts looking up. And as he and Harper see more of each other, he falls deeper in
... Read more
Hitler's Last Days

The Death of the Nazi Regime and the World's Most Notorious Dictator

by Bill O'Reilly ...

By early 1945, the destruction of the German Nazi State seems certain. The Allied forces, led by American generals George S. Patton and Dwight D. Eisenhower, are gaining control of Europe, leaving German leaders scrambling. Facing defeat, Adolf Hitler flees to a secret bunker with his new wife, Eva Braun, and his beloved dog, Blondi. It is there that all three would meet their end, thus ending the ... Read more

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By early 1945, the destruction of the German Nazi State seems certain. The Allied forces, led by American generals George S. Patton and Dwight D. Eisenhower, are gaining control of Europe, leaving German leaders scrambling. Facing defeat, Adolf Hitler flees to a secret bunker with his new wife, Eva Braun, and his beloved dog, Blondi. It is there that all three would meet their end, thus ending the
... Read more
Men of Steel

Canadian Paratroopers in Normandy, 1944

by Colonel Bernd Horn ...

Series Book 2 - Canadians at War
Take a trip back in time to the chaos and destruction of the greatest invasion in military history, viewed through the lens of Canadian paratroopers. Men of Steel is the exciting story of some of Canada's toughest and most daring soldiers in the Second World War.In the dead of night, on 5/6 June 1944, hundreds of elite Canadian paratroopers hurled themselves from aircraft behind enemy lines. That ... Read more

$8.09 CAD

Take a trip back in time to the chaos and destruction of the greatest invasion in military history, viewed through the lens of Canadian paratroopers. Men of Steel is the exciting story of some of Canada's toughest and most daring soldiers in the Second World War.In the dead of night, on 5/6 June 1944, hundreds of elite Canadian paratroopers hurled themselves from aircraft behind enemy lines. That
... Read more
Horrible Histories: Woeful Second War

by Terry Deary ...

Series series Horrible Histories
If you ever hear old folk moaning on about the world today, just remind them how woeful things were in World War II. When Hitler's horrid army were goose-stepping round the globe, nearly everything in Europe was totally AWFUL! ... Read more

$8.19 CAD

If you ever hear old folk moaning on about the world today, just remind them how woeful things were in World War II. When Hitler's horrid army were goose-stepping round the globe, nearly everything in Europe was totally AWFUL!
... Read more
Swift, Silent and Deadly: Recon Marines in Vietnam

by Michael J. Schneider ...

Imagine being one of a 7-man team in the middle of a jungle where any person you might encounter will try to kill you. This is enemy territory, inhabited by an unknown number of enemy combatants. You might encounter 1 or 2 of the Viet Cong or North Vietnamese Army or just as easily 50 or more. In addition, there is the danger of man-eating tigers and poisonous snakes! Your mission is to find the ... Read more

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Imagine being one of a 7-man team in the middle of a jungle where any person you might encounter will try to kill you. This is enemy territory, inhabited by an unknown number of enemy combatants. You might encounter 1 or 2 of the Viet Cong or North Vietnamese Army or just as easily 50 or more. In addition, there is the danger of man-eating tigers and poisonous snakes! Your mission is to find the
... Read more
Bomb

The Race to Build--and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon (Newbery Honor Book & National Book Award Finalist)

by Steve Sheinkin ...

Perfect for middle grade readers and history enthusiasts, New York Times bestselling author Steve Sheinkin presents the fascinating and frightening true story of the creation behind the most destructive force that birthed the arms race and the Cold War in Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon.A Newbery Honor bookA National Boo... ... Read more

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Perfect for middle grade readers and history enthusiasts, New York Times bestselling author Steve Sheinkin presents the fascinating and frightening true story of the creation behind the most destructive force that birthed the arms race and the Cold War in Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon.A Newbery Honor bookA National Boo...
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