world war, 1939-1945

The author shares her childhood growing up in Poland through the Holocaust, and surviving thanks to Oskar Schindler.

"Eddie Jaku always considered himself a German first, a Jew second. He was proud of his country. But all of that changed on 9 November 1938, when he was beaten, arrested and taken to a concentration camp. Over the next seven years, Eddie faced unimaginable horrors every day, first in Buchenwald, then in Auschwitz, then on the Nazi death march. He lost family, friends, his country. Because he survived, Eddie made the vow to smile every day. He pays tribute to those who were lost by telling his story, sharing his wisdom and living his best possible life. He now believes he is the 'happiest man on earth'"--Publisher.

A collection of inspiring profiles pay tribute to the incredible deeds of the Righteous Among the Nations, little-known heroes who saved countless lives during the Holocaust.

Explores the events surrounding Japanese American incarceration during World War II in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Includes 21st century skills and content, activities created by Loh-Hagan, table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.

The second World War is one of the most impactful and influential events in the history of the US and the world at large. Discover the hidden heroes of the war and learn their stories.

Actor, author, and activist George Takei recounts his childhood imprisoned within American concentration camps for Japanese Americans during World War II and the impact the experience had on his later life.

Illustrates the contributions of female lumberjacks, known as Lumber Jills, to the allied war effort.

"On December 7, 1941, Japan's surprise attack on the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, propelled the United States into World War II. Now readers can step back in time to learn what led up to the attack, how the tragic event unfolded, and the ways in which one . . . day changed America forever"--Provided by publisher.

"The war years was a defining era that shaped America--and the world. Readers will turn back the clock to history's turning points during that era and will take a closer look at the major challenges and hurdles the United States faced. Readers will review how World War II influenced the American culture from the fashion to the policies to the entertainment"--Provided by publisher.

"Ripped from his home in Eastern Europe, with his father imprisoned in a Siberian gulag, twelve-year-old Natt finds himself stranded with other deportees in a schoolyard in Novosibirsk. And he is about to discover that life can indeed get worse than the horrific two months he and his mother have spent being transported on a bug-infested livestock train. He needs to write to his best friend, Max, but he knows the Soviet police reads everyone's mail. So Natt decides to write in code, and his letters are a lifeline, even though he never knows whether Max will receive them. Every day becomes a question of survival, and where they might be shunted to next. When his mother is falsely arrested for stealing potatoes, Natt is truly on his own and must learn how to live the uncertain life of an exile. Practice being invisible as a ghost, change your name and identity if you have to, watch out for spies, and never draw the attention of the authorities. Even then, he will need luck on his side if he is ever going to be reunited with his family"--Provided by publisher.