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The Birds of Flanders Fields
The Birds of Flanders Fields is a moving historical fiction story set during World War I in 1916. Two birds, Lucky and Buffy, live on opposite sides of No Man’s Land surrounded by trenches, explosions, and danger. As the war continues, the birds try to understand why humans are fighting and hope to bring comfort and peace to the soldiers below. Through emotional storytelling and detailed illu…
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- 823 TWI t
King of the Cloud Forests
Ashley, a young boy, is forced to flee from China during World War II and finds himself on a perilous journey across the Himalayas. Along the way, he is saved by a mysterious group of yetis, who become his protectors and family in the mountains. Morpurgo blends wartime adventure with myth and environmental themes, creating a moving story about survival, belonging, and the power of kindness a…
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- 9780603571381
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- 178 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
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- 823.914 MOR k
Battle Story: Loos 1915
Battle Story: Loos 1915 examines the largest British offensive of 1915 on the Western Front during World War I. The book covers the background, the planning, the use of poison gas for the first time by the British, the course of the battle, and its heavy casualties. Maps, illustrations, and first-hand accounts make this a concise and accessible overview for readers of military history.
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- 9780752479330
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- 160 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
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- Battle Story
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- 940.424 DOY b
Battle Story: Arnhem 1944
Battle Story: Arnhem 1944 provides a clear, concise account of Operation Market Garden, the ill-fated Allied attempt to secure bridges in the Netherlands during World War II. The book explains the planning, the airborne assault, the German counterattacks, and the eventual Allied retreat, supported with maps, photographs, and eyewitness accounts. It is written in an accessible style for readers …
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- 9780750965217
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- 160 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
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- 940.5421 BRO b
100 FACTS ON EXPLORERS
Begin a voyage of discovery with world-famous explorers! Discover everything you need to know about explorers with this brilliant book. One hundred facts, fantastic illustrations, and hilarious cartoons reveal all aspects of exploration, while fun quizzes test your knowledge.
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- 978-1-84236-877-0
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- 48 p ; 30 cm
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- 900 NOR 1 c.1 2025020067
LITTLE PEOPLE BIG DREAMS: MUHAMMAD ALI
When he was little, Muhammad Ali had his bicycle stolen. He wanted to fight the thief, but a policeman told him him to learn how to box first. After training hard in the gym, Muhammad developed a strong jab and an even stronger work ethic. His smart thinking and talking earned him the greatest title in boxing: Heavyweight Champion of the World. This moving book features stylish and quirky illus…
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- 978-0-7112-4842-7
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- unpaged ; col. Ill. ; port. : 26 cm.
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- LITTLE PEOPLE BIG DREAMS
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- 920 VEG l c.1 2024010008
LITTLE PEOPLE BIG DREAMS: ANNE FRANK
Anne Frank was born in Germany to a loving family. But when World War II broke out, Anne and her family had to hide in a secret annex in Amsterdam. Here, Anne wrote her famous diary, describing her belief in people's goodness and her hopes for peace. After the war, her diary captured the hearts of the public and she became one of the most important diarists of the 20th century. This moving book…
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- 978-1-78603-292-8
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- unpaged ; col. Ill. ; port. : 26 cm.
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- LITTLE PEOPLE BIG DREAMS
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- 920 VEG l c.1 2024010009
THE HISTORY OF PEARL HARBOR: A WORLD WAR II BOOK FOR NEW READERS
On December 7, 1941, the Japanese military launched a surprise attack against the Pearl Harbor naval base in Oahu, Hawaii. The next day, President Roosevelt declared war and America entered into World War 2. Go on a suspenseful journey with this colorfully illustrated story about World War 2 for kids. It takes you through all the events that led up to the attack on Pearl Harbor, the attack itse…
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- 978-1-64876-910-8
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- 61 p ; 21 cm
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- 909 KAT t c.1 2025020017
WHAT IS THE WORLD CUP?
Every four years, thirty-two of the best men's soccer teams from across the globe compete for the title of FIFA World Cup winner. Over one billion people tuned in worldwide to watch the final game of the 2014 competition, making the World Cup the most widely viewed sporting event in the world, exceeding even the Summer Olympics! This book takes a look back at what has changed since the first to…
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- 978-0-515-15821-2
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- 108 p ; 19 cm
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- 796.334 BAD w c.1 2025020016
WHAT WAS WORLD WAR I?
In 1914, the assassination of an Austrian archduke set off a disastrous four-year-long conflict involving dozens of countries with battles taking place in all parts of the world. World War I was the first to use planes and tanks as well as deadly gases that left soldiers blinded or “shell shocked” (a condition now called Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome). There were battles that lasted for mo…
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- 978-0-593-52165-6
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- 108 p ; 19 cm
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- 909 MED w c.1 2025020011
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