Heroes of World War II - (History's Greatest Heroes) by Kelly Milner Halls (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

An introduction to the brave heroes of World War 2 for kids ages 8 to 12

Sometimes all it takes to make a difference is a single person willing to risk their life and take a stand. This inspiring collection of biographies explores the stories of some of the most amazing heroes of World War 2. From Anne Frank and Oskar Schindler to our forgotten African allies, these soldiers, spies, and freedom fighters helped change the world and save millions of lives. What will kids learn from their stories of selflessness and bravery?

• 50 incredible tales--Kids will learn about what happened in World War II through the eyes of the people who lived and fought during it.
• Powerful quotations--Help kids better understand who these people were and what they stood for with direct quotes included in each story.
• Learn more--Kids can find out even more about the heroes in this book thanks to suggestions for further reading at the end of each biography.

Introduce kids to the incredible stories of heroic men and women in this standout among biography books.

Review Quotes

"I finally found a book that is equally loved by K-12 students, university pre-service teachers, and teachers involved in the local National Writing Project site. Heroes of World War II by Kelly Milner Halls is an amazing collection of engaging stories about the brave heroes of the war. Halls provides valuable additional resources not found in other books on this topic, and her collection is a refreshing change from other collections that often lack the rich, diverse history of the little-known people who cared enough to use their voices for good." --Dr. Susan Densmore-James, associate professor, director, Emerald Coast National Writing Project

"World War II launched the US into the 'superpower' stratosphere. The sacrifices of the people who served benefit us in ways we should never forget. Kelly Milner Halls' depiction of these heroes makes for great, informed reading." --Chris Crutcher, author, former child and family therapist, and son of a WWII B-17 bomber pilot

About the Author

KELLY MILNER HALLS has written nonfiction for young readers for more than 25 years. Every book she writes teaches her more about the world. She hopes every book you read will do the same for you.