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D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy, 1944 [The Young Readers Adaptation]
Adapted for young readers from the #1 New York Times–bestselling The Guns at Last Light, D-Day captures the events and the spirit of that day―June 6, 1944―the day that led to the liberation of western Europe from Nazi Germany's control. They came by sea and by sky to reclaim freedom from the occupying Germans, turning the tide of World War II. Atkinson skillfully guides his younger audience through the events leading up to, and of, the momentous day in this photo-illustrated adaptation. Perfect for history buffs and newcomers to the topic alike!
This thoroughly-researched and documented book can be worked into multiple aspects of the common core curriculum.
This thoroughly-researched and documented book can be worked into multiple aspects of the common core curriculum.
Children's BooksHistoryEuropeMilitary & WarsUnited States
RELEASED2014
PUBLISHERMacmillan Young Listeners
LANGUAGEEN
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Lawrence Rush "Rick" Atkinson IV is an American author who has won Pulitzer Prizes in history and journalism. After working as a newspaper reporter, editor, and foreign correspondent for The Washington Post, Atkinson turned to writing military history. His six books include narrative accounts of four different American wars. His Liberation Trilogy, a history of the American role in the liberation of Europe in World War II, concluded with the publication of The Guns at Last Light in May 2013. In 2010, he received the $100,000 Pritzker Military Library Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement in Military Writing. - Wikipedia
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D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy, 1944 [The Young Readers Adaptation]
Adapted for young readers from the #1 New York Times–bestselling The Guns at Last Light, D-Day captures the events and the spirit of that day―June 6, 1944―the day that led to the liberation of western Europe from Nazi Germany's control. They came by sea and by sky to reclaim freedom from the occupying Germans, turning the tide of World War II. Atkinson skillfully guides his younger audience through the events leading up to, and of, the momentous day in this photo-illustrated adaptation. Perfect for history buffs and newcomers to the topic alike!
This thoroughly-researched and documented book can be worked into multiple aspects of the common core curriculum.
This thoroughly-researched and documented book can be worked into multiple aspects of the common core curriculum.
Children's BooksHistoryEuropeMilitary & WarsUnited States
RELEASED2014
PUBLISHERMacmillan Young Listeners
LANGUAGEEN
Lawrence Rush "Rick" Atkinson IV is an American author who has won Pulitzer Prizes in history and journalism. After working as a newspaper reporter, editor, and foreign correspondent for The Washington Post, Atkinson turned to writing military history. His six books include narrative accounts of four different American wars. His Liberation Trilogy, a history of the American role in the liberation of Europe in World War II, concluded with the publication of The Guns at Last Light in May 2013. In 2010, he received the $100,000 Pritzker Military Library Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement in Military Writing. - Wikipedia
