A fifteen-year-old soldier in World War II meets a sweet young girl in the Philippines who helps him remember what he is fighting for as he helps her and others of her village avoid starvation, and many years later she returns his kindness.
Zenji Watanabe, seventeen, is sent from Hawaii to the Philippines to spy on the Japanese during World War II and, after he is captured and tortured, must find a way to survive months of being lost in the jungle behind enemy lines.
Presents an introduction to the Philippines, including its people, geography, wildlife, industries, government, culture, and daily life. Includes color photographs, a quiz, a map, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.
A fifteen-year-old soldier in World War II meets a sweet young girl in the Philippines who helps him remember what he is fighting for as he helps her and others of her village avoid starvation, and many years later she returns his kindness.
Provides a brief history of the Spanish-American War and Philippine insurrection and describes the uniforms and standard equipment of the American, Spanish, Cuban, and Filipino forces involved in the conflicts.
An introduction to the Philippines, featuring photographs and information about the history, government, people, culture, holidays, and other aspects of the country, and including profiles of key figures, a recipe, and a craft.
