Fighting to Survive World War II: Terrifying True Stories

by Nancy Dickmann

Overview

World War II was filled with deadly battles. And people caught in the crossfire were in just as much danger as the soldiers. Learn about the war's determined survivors and what it took for them to escape.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756562359
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	Fighting to Survive
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Eric Braun is a strange and handsome man who has written dozens of books for kids and teens, sometimes while wearing a hat. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and sons and gecko. Learn more at www.heyericbraun.com

Nancy Dickmann has written more than 150 non-fiction books for children, specializing in science and history. Before becoming an author, she worked for many years as an editor and publisher of children’s books.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Escape From Colditz Airey Neave 6

Hiding from the Enemy Toby Levy 16

Under Siege Elena Kochina 24

Sabotage in the Snow Claus Helberg 32

Lost at Sea Edgar Harrell 42

Never Surrender Hiroo Onoda 52

Glossary 60

Read More 61

Internet Sites 61

Source Notes 62

Bibliography 63

Index 64

Interviews

True, inspiring stories of surviving dangerous situations against low odds; Short stories in magazine-like tone will pull readers in without dissuading them with large amounts of text; Filled with fact boxes to add to main content; Ideal for struggling or reluctant middle grade readers; Maps will help set the scene and provide clarity for readers

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2019

Gr 4–9—A lone survivor of a plane crash off the African coast clings to life on a piece of wreckage. A man whose arm is pinned by a boulder is forced to make a drastic decision. These are among a few of the fascinating stories in the "Fighting to Survive" series. Each volume contains a brief introduction to the topic before delving into the survival accounts of real people who beat the odds. They defied animals, the environment, shipwrecks, airplane disasters, space accidents, and more. The narratives offer both information and much suspense. Insets provide relevant information, such as a definition of hypothermia, and help to reinforce the tales. Readers attracted by the tempting titles will not be disappointed by the content inside, which also includes accompanying facts. Pictures and photographs are appropriately placed. VERDICT Information and suspenseful narratives make these volumes both interesting and good for reports. Excellent choices for school and public libraries.

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