vietnam

Through a series of poems, a young girl chronicles the life-changing year of 1975, when she, her mother, and her brothers leave Vietnam and resettle in Alabama.

Anderson is drawn to the old trunk of military relics in the basement again, and this time when he finds an old grenade with a note attatched a ghost of a soldier appears, claiming that it's his lucky grenade from during his service in the Vietnam War.

How did the United States, caught up in 1950s Cold War politics, become increasingly enmeshed in a conflict over 8,000 miles away? And why was exiting the war so difficult?.

Twelve-year-old Mai is sick of being perfect and her straight A's and extracurricular activities have gotten her a much unwanted trip to Vietnam with her family so she can learn more about her roots. But as time goes on, Mai grows closer to her family and she begins to understand her culture.

Including a Vietnam War timeline and a "Words to Know" section, this volume, covering "L-Z," presents biographies of men and women who participated in or were affected by the Vietnam War.

One of four friends who have volunteered to fight in the Vietnam War, the intellectual Beck is in the Air Force, where he is part of a crew spraying Agent Orange, but the destruction of the jungle and his isolation from the fighting going on below is starting to effect him.

Describes the festivals of Vietnam, showing how the celebrations, with their songs, foods, and activities, express the customs and beliefs of the Vietnamese people.

Presents information about the country of Vietnam, discussing its land and climate, plants and animals, tourism, industry, indigenous peoples, history and government, population, and culture. Includes a map, quiz, glossary, color photographs, and access to online resources.

This wide-ranging volume delves into the many causes of the controversial conflict, from French colonialism to the spread of Communism to the final sparks that ignited combat.

Thirteen-year-old Mai and her family embark on a dangerous sea voyage from Vietnam to Hong Kong to escape the unpredictable and often brutal Vietnamese government.