{"product_id":"heroes-of-world-war-ii-25-true-stories-of-unsung-heroes-who-fought-for-freedom-hardcover","title":"Heroes of World War II: 25 True Stories of Unsung Heroes Who Fought for Freedom - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJarret Keene\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRicardo Gualberto\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThey've been called the Greatest Generation, and now theirstories will live forever, passed on to the next generation, through this new dynamic and engaging group biography. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e2025 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Book Winner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e2025 CBC Teacher Favorites Winner, Top 10\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This engaging book briefly profiles 25 individuals (or groups) who were WWII heroes, ranging from the well known...to the more obscure.... Appealing color illustrations and photographs accompany the easy-to-read and interesting profiles that may spur readers to do further research.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom soldiers to pilots, nurses to factory workers, moms and dads to brothers and sisters--the stories in Heroes of World War II highlight timeless examples of courage, sacrifice, and selflessness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIra Hayes, a Native American who was one of the six Marines to raise the flag on Iwo Jima.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorothy Still, a prisoner of war nurse in the Philippines whose makeshift hospital treated thousands of prisoners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuy Stern, one of the original \"Ritchie Boys\" who worked to gather intelligence on the front lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlus many, many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Heroes Remembered Library brings the most exciting time periods in history to life through the stories of the heroes we often don't remember, but who deserve to be rediscovered and heralded by generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJarret Keene\u003c\/b\u003e is an assistant professor in the English department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he teaches American literature and the graphic novel. He has written many books--travel guide, rock-band biography, poetry collections--and edited short-fiction anthologies. His YA dystopian novel \u003ci\u003eHammer of the Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e has been featured in \u003ci\u003eWriter's Digest \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e. His books for Bushel \u0026amp; Peck Books include \u003ci\u003eHeroes of World War II \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eDecide \u0026amp; Survive: Attack on Pearl Harbor.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRicardo Gualberto\u003c\/b\u003e is an artist based in Brazil. His bold colors and simple shapes adorn numerous publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 11.5 x 9.29 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 21, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53467356299571,"sku":"9781638191711","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/0746\/3731\/files\/hqqZHaA3hK9781638191711.webp?v=1782961439","url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/heroes-of-world-war-ii-25-true-stories-of-unsung-heroes-who-fought-for-freedom-hardcover","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}