Heroes of World War II: 25 True Stories of Unsung Heroes Who Fought for Freedom -- Jarret Keene, Hardcover

They've been called the Greatest Generation, and now their stories will live forever, passed on to the next generation through this new dynamic and engaging biography.From soldiers to pilots, nurses to factory workers, moms and dads to brothers and sisters--the stories in Heroes of World War II highlight timeless examples of courage, sacrifice, and selflessness.Meet . . .

• Ira Hayes, a Native American who was one of the six Marines to raise the flag on Iwo Jima.
• Dorothy Still, a prisoner of war nurse in the Philippines whose makeshift hospital treated thousands of prisoners.
• Guy Stern, one of the original "Ritchie Boys" who worked to gather intelligence on the front lines.
• Plus many, many more.

The Heroes Remembered Library brings the most exciting time periods in history to life through the stories of the heroes we often don't remember, but who deserve to be rediscovered and heralded by generations to come.

Author: Jarret Keene
Publisher: Bushel & Peck Books
Published: 05/21/2024
Pages: 64
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 11.50h x 9.29w x 0.47d
ISBN: 9781638191711
Audience: Ages 9-12