John Basilone, Marine - A Hero's Story: A WW2 Biography for Young Readers
Kids love to learn history by reading biographies! Inspire your student with this life story of an appealing young man who becomes one of the top ten legendary Marine Corps heroes of all time.

John is an active, fun-loving boy who isn't much interested in school.
He grows into a strong, well-liked, humble young man.
He enlists to serve in the Army.
After his return to civilian life, World War 2 starts,
and he volunteers for the Marine Corps.

This child of Italian immigrants excels in military service.
His bravery and courage help turn the tide to victory in the war in the Pacific.

Basilone won both the Medal of Honor, at Guadalcanal,
and the Navy Cross, at Iwo Jima, for extraordinary heroism in the war.

Children will identify with this active child who likes physical challenges and being outdoors,
and the man who sacrifices for his friends.
The whole family will enjoy this exciting, educational true adventure tale.

Section title headings help children understand and organize the facts.
Helpful photographs and maps help readers picture the scenes and learn vocabulary.
Notes and Bibliography show sources and bonus information.

Keep this book handy in your library for

-book reports,
-exciting vacation travel reading,
-sharing war stories with military family,
-and passing down the noblest traditions and values of the Greatest Generation.
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John Basilone, Marine - A Hero's Story: A WW2 Biography for Young Readers
Kids love to learn history by reading biographies! Inspire your student with this life story of an appealing young man who becomes one of the top ten legendary Marine Corps heroes of all time.

John is an active, fun-loving boy who isn't much interested in school.
He grows into a strong, well-liked, humble young man.
He enlists to serve in the Army.
After his return to civilian life, World War 2 starts,
and he volunteers for the Marine Corps.

This child of Italian immigrants excels in military service.
His bravery and courage help turn the tide to victory in the war in the Pacific.

Basilone won both the Medal of Honor, at Guadalcanal,
and the Navy Cross, at Iwo Jima, for extraordinary heroism in the war.

Children will identify with this active child who likes physical challenges and being outdoors,
and the man who sacrifices for his friends.
The whole family will enjoy this exciting, educational true adventure tale.

Section title headings help children understand and organize the facts.
Helpful photographs and maps help readers picture the scenes and learn vocabulary.
Notes and Bibliography show sources and bonus information.

Keep this book handy in your library for

-book reports,
-exciting vacation travel reading,
-sharing war stories with military family,
-and passing down the noblest traditions and values of the Greatest Generation.
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John Basilone, Marine - A Hero's Story: A WW2 Biography for Young Readers

John Basilone, Marine - A Hero's Story: A WW2 Biography for Young Readers

by June Seas
John Basilone, Marine - A Hero's Story: A WW2 Biography for Young Readers

John Basilone, Marine - A Hero's Story: A WW2 Biography for Young Readers

by June Seas

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Overview

Kids love to learn history by reading biographies! Inspire your student with this life story of an appealing young man who becomes one of the top ten legendary Marine Corps heroes of all time.

John is an active, fun-loving boy who isn't much interested in school.
He grows into a strong, well-liked, humble young man.
He enlists to serve in the Army.
After his return to civilian life, World War 2 starts,
and he volunteers for the Marine Corps.

This child of Italian immigrants excels in military service.
His bravery and courage help turn the tide to victory in the war in the Pacific.

Basilone won both the Medal of Honor, at Guadalcanal,
and the Navy Cross, at Iwo Jima, for extraordinary heroism in the war.

Children will identify with this active child who likes physical challenges and being outdoors,
and the man who sacrifices for his friends.
The whole family will enjoy this exciting, educational true adventure tale.

Section title headings help children understand and organize the facts.
Helpful photographs and maps help readers picture the scenes and learn vocabulary.
Notes and Bibliography show sources and bonus information.

Keep this book handy in your library for

-book reports,
-exciting vacation travel reading,
-sharing war stories with military family,
-and passing down the noblest traditions and values of the Greatest Generation.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798331414894
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date: 06/21/2024
Pages: 118
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Age Range: 9 - 12 Years

About the Author

June Seas writes fiction and nonfiction for early readers, middle grade and teen readers.
She loves learning, in her adventures as a K-12 teacher of Social Studies and English, and as a Children's Librarian in John Basilone's hometown. In her prior career as a lawyer, she advocated for veterans, and other people facing challenges.
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