Presents narratives in which women who served as U.S. Army nurses during World War II share memories of their experiences near or in the combat zones of Europe and the Mediterranean.
Examines U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's childhood, education, family, law career, and fight for equal rights for all. Includes color photographs, a glossary, a timeline, and primary source quotes.
Explains how America got the nickname "land of the free" and shares facts on subjects ranging from the Constitution and abolition to suffrage and the four freedoms, while offering insight into the progression and setbacks of democracy.
conscientious objector : the story of an unlikely hero
Doss, Frances M
Briefly examines the life of Desmond Doss, a Christian man who was at first ridiculed for his refusal to carry a weapon into war during World War II. However, on Okinawa, Desmond showed bravery nonetheless by carrying his wounded comrades to safety and won the Congressional Medal of Honor.