vietnam

Explores the country of Vietnam, including its people, culture, animals, and more.

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.

"The multigenerational tale of the Tr??n family, set against the backdrop of the Vi??t Nam War. Tr??n Di??u Lan, who was born in 1920, was forced to flee her family farm with her six children during the Land Reform as the Communist government rose in the North. Years later in H? N??i, her young granddaughter, H??ng, comes of age as her parents and uncles head off down the H?? Ch? Minh Trail to fight in a conflict that will tear not just her beloved country but her family apart"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the people, geography, history, religion and more of Vietnam.

Shot down over Vietnam in 1968, Marine Lieutenant "Candy Man" Donovan must leave his seriously injured best friend behind in enemy territory while he tries to reach their rendezvous point.

Photographs and simple text present Vietnam, including its geography, people, animals, and activities of daily life.

Introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Vietnam.

A memoir of Le Ly Hayslip in which she recalls her experiences during the Vietnam War as a young spy for the Viet Cong, and tells of her return to her country and family twenty years after escaping to America.

"Examines the holidays and traditions in Vietnam, which include colorful festivals that celebrate meaningful lunar calendar days and unique family traditions. Readers will be introduced to the traditional foods, clothing, and other practices used to celebrate holidays in Vietnam."--Publisher.

"Eleven-year-old Lam, her brothers, and other ethnic Chinese flee Vietnam in 1979, embarking on a long and perilous journey toward a refugee camp, where Lam finds new hope and happiness. Includes historical notes, glossary, and pronunciation guide"--Provided by publisher.