"The WWII invasion of Allied troops into German-occupied Europe, known as D-Day, was the largest military endeavor in history. By the time it occurred on June 6, 1944, Hitler and the Axis powers had a chokehold grip on the European continent, which the Allies called "Fortress Europe." Behind enemy lines, Nazi Germany was engaged in the mass extermination of the Jewish people and the oppression of civilians across Europe. The goal of D-Day was no less...

"World War II was over, and Berlin was in ruins. US Air Force Lieutenant Gail Halvorsen knew the children of the city were suffering. They were hungry and afraid. The young pilot wanted to help, but what could one man in one plane do?"--dust jacket flap.

In collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, go back in time and experience history with this picture-led guide to the Second World War. A war history book for kids that will take them through the events of World War II in a simple, illustrated and fascinating way! The answers to the most pressing questions about the war are encapsulated in the pages of this children's book. Eyewitness World War II captures the imaginations of children ages 9-12,...

"Ghosts in the fog is the first narrative nonfiction book for young adults to tell the riveting story of how the Japanese invaded and occupied the Aleutian Islands in Alaska during World War II. This fascinating little-known piece of American history is told from the point of view of the American civilians who were captured and taken prisoner, along with the American and Japanese soldiers who fought in one of the bloodiest battles of hand-to-hand...

"An in-depth look at the M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank, with detailed cross-section diagrams, action photos, and fascinating facts"--Provided by publisher.

"An in-depth look at the A-10 Thunderbolt, with detailed cross-section diagrams, action photos, and fascinating facts"--Provided by publisher.

"An in-depth look at the EA-6B Prowler, with detailed cross-section diagrams, action photos, and fascinating facts"--Provided by publisher.

"After being forced to give up his pet fox Pax, a young boy named Peter decides to leave home and get his best friend back"--

"Using the alphabet format, this picture book describes the many situations and experiences that military families, especially their children encounter. For example history, rank, and quarters are explained"--Provided by publisher.

Every school day seems to bring more trouble to eleven-year-old Derek, whose former best friend bullies him, while at home he deals with the long absence of his father, a Blackhawk helicopter pilot, and his mother's sudden moodiness.