Heroes of World War II

"During World War II, more than one hundred thousand Japanese Americans were forced to live in internment camps. Life in the camps was difficult, but imprisoned Japanese Americans remained brave. Learn about these courageous heroes who fought for justice."--Provided by publisher.

In the South Pacific in 1944 and 1945, military battles raged between the United States and Japan. Surrounded by rattling bullets and exploding bombs, a group of Navajo Marines sent secret messages back and forth. They used a code they had created from the Navajo language, a code the enemy was never able to crack. These young men had been recruited from their homes in the American Southwest. They brought with them incredible physical stamina and a language that had never been written down. Learn more about the Navajo code talkers---brave, creative heroes who used their unbreakable code to help the Allies win the war.

A potrait of the men and women who risked their lives to help others during World War II and the Nazi regime.

A portrait of the men and women who worked as spies and code breakers during World War II.

Explores aspects of World War II, and introduces people like Oskar Schindler, Raoul Wallenberg, and Hannah Senesh who gave aid to Jews.

A potrait of the men and women who risked their lives to help others during World War II and the Nazi regime.

A portrait of men and women who became courageous individuals during World War II, including Douglas Bader, Audie Murphy, Joan Daphne Pearson and more.