vietnam war, 1961-1975

A teenager left on his own travels west in a kit car he built himself, and along the way picks up two Vietnam veterans, who take him on an eye-opening journey.

When Rudi is drafted by the US Marine Corps, no one expects him to succeed. To everyone's surprise, however, Rudi turns out to be a very good soldier. That's because Rudi has decided to live by a simple code: He will follow orders. No matter how big or small. No matter how frightening. But will following orders be enough to keep Rudi alive? And if he does survive the war, will his best friends even recognize him on the other side?.

Recounts the history, politics, strategies, and desperate battle that was the turning point in the U.S. involvement in Vietnam.

"A . . . story about a Vietnam veteran and his relationship with his granddaughter. The young girl senses her grandfather's pain and is curious to find out the cause. She discovers her grandfather's sadness is a legacy of the Vietnam War and his experiences there. This is a[n] . . . exploration of the cost of war on those who serve"--Provided by publisher.

Captioned photos and brief text describe the use of the helicopter in Vietnam by the Army.

"The story of Daniel Ellsberg and his decision to steal and publish secret documents about America's involvement in the Vietnam War"--Provided by publisher.

Relates how Pararescue forces rescued a Vietnam War pilot in November of 1967.

Describes the imprisonment, friendship, and release of two Vietnam prisoners of war, Fred Cherry, the first African-American officer captured by the Vietnamese, and Porter Halyburton, a racist southerner, and how they overcame their differences to survive.

"This narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to the 1969 Anti-Vietnam War March. This large protest, filled with powerful and courageous voices, shined a light on important issues and helped bring about social change. Each book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline"--Provided by the publisher.