DiConsiglio, John

Tells the story of Mike Serrano's platoon during the Battle of Hamburger Hill, Vietnam.

Vietnam War marked a tragic period in U.S. history. High-interest topics, real stories, engaging design and astonishing photos are the building blocks of the XBooks, a new series of books designed to engage and motivate reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. With topics based in science, history, and social studies, these action-packed books will help students unlock the power and pleasure of reading... and always ask for more! This is the story of one man who lost a friend and a leader in a massacre known as Hamburger Hill.

Mike Serrano, Arthur Wiknik, and Frank Boccia recount their experiences as U.S. soldiers in Vietnam, focusing on their efforts to capture a small mountain called Hamburger Hill in May 1969.

Looks at the Mexican-American War focusing on the prelude to the war, the war in Texas and Mexico, the fall of Mexico, and other topics.

Presents real kids' struggles with alcohol and drugs such as methamphetamine, heroin, ecstasy, and prescription medications, and discusses temptation, addiction's impact on the brain and one's life, and getting clean.

Mike Serrano, Arthur Wiknik, and Frank Boccia recount their experiences as U.S. soldiers in Vietnam, focusing on their efforts to capture a small mountain called Hamburger Hill in May 1969.

Offers teens practical advice on how they can control their anger, understand the dangers of giving in to anger, and learn new ways to deal with their stress and frustration.

Explains how mosquitoes can spread deadly diseases, recounting true cases of people who have become seriously ill, and even died, after being bitten by a mosquito, describes how researchers study mosquitoes, and includes resources for further study.

Explains how fungi can help and harm people; discusses cases of deadly fungi found in Utah, Ohio, and British Columbia; and includes an interview with a mycologist.

Explores real cases of people contracting bird flu and a mad cow disease scare in Washington; includes definitions of medical terms, an overview of symptoms and treatments, and discussion on HIV; and contains an interview with an epidemiologist.