Saving the Persecuted

by Brenda Williams, Brian Williams

Overview

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 Oskar Schindler, Raoul Wallenberg and Hannah Senesh, 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…

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781410980465
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2015
Series:	Heroes of World War II
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	5.75(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	1050L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

World War II and the Holocaust — Jews under threat — Save the children — Heroes of the occupation — Heroes of the ghettos — Saved from the death camps — Hiding those in danger — Fighting back — Tragedy and triumph.

Interviews

Case studies of heroes from all over the world; timelines; world and European maps; introductory material to the war and subject; glossary.

Editorial Reviews

...when educating children, it is developmentally vital to present them with pieces of this history that they can digest and comprehend without causing them damage, pieces that are presented in a developmentally appropriate way and which pave the way for a positive learning experience. These books, part of Capstone's Heroes of World War II series, do an excellent job of this by presenting historical role models who stand up against the prevailing evil.

Jewish Book Council Review

In both volumes the profiles are very short, but they flesh out the lives of both well-known people and less-famous heroes. The books are filled with topically appropriate photographs.

Association of Jewish Libraries Reviews