The war of 1812 is raging, and from the lighthouse where their father works, Rebecca Bates and her sister Abigail can see a British ship coming. But the American troops are nowhere near! Rebecca and Abigail go the rescue--to become an American army of two--in this adventure-filled tale based on the true story of two young women who turned the tables on the mighty British army.
In 1812 the British and American armies went to war. They fought over the rights of ships at sea. The war had been going on for two long years when this story takes place. It was September of 1814 in Scituate (say skit-you-ate) Massachusetts. The town was small. Most of the people in the town made their living by fishing. On this September day the lighthouse keeper had gone to town with his wife and most of his other children. He left two of his children, Rebecca and Abigail Bates, alone at the lighthouse. Becky was 21. Her sister was only 17. Find out how these two girls saved their town from an invasion by the British in this exciting 15-minute book. Ages 7 and up. Reading level 2.6 This book is part of our "Heroes in History" series. These 15-minute books focus on a specific moment in a historic person's life. Aimed at second graders, they provide the perfect introduction to famous Americans in an exciting, fun-to-read way. Learning Island believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Focusing on a single important historic event, these books engage readers' interest and imagination. Written in story format, these books are fictionalized accounts of events that really happened. A brief summary of the historical event follows the story, further explaining the significance it had on America.
“A riveting tale told through personal accounts and sketches along the way—ultimately, a story of success against great odds. I enjoyed it enormously.” —Tom Brokaw The first book to tell the full story of how a traveling road show of artists wielding imagination, paint, and bravado saved thousands of American lives—now updated with new material. In the summer of 1944, a handpicked group of young GIs—artists, designers, architects, and sound engineers, including such future luminaries as Bill Blass, Ellsworth Kelly, Arthur Singer, Victor Dowd, Art Kane, and Jack Masey—landed in France to conduct a secret mission. From Normandy to the Rhine, the 1,100 men of the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, known as the Ghost Army, conjured up phony convoys, phantom divisions, and make-believe headquarters to fool the enemy about the strength and location of American units. Every move they made was top secret, and their story was hushed up for decades after the war's end. Hundreds of color and black-and-white photographs, along with maps, official memos, and letters, accompany Rick Beyer and Elizabeth Sayles’s meticulous research and interviews with many of the soldiers, weaving a compelling narrative of how an unlikely team carried out amazing battlefield deceptions that saved thousands of American lives and helped open the way for the final drive to Germany. The stunning art created between missions also offers a glimpse of life behind the lines during World War II. This updated edition includes: A new afterword by co-author Rick Beyer Never-before-seen additional images The successful campaign to have the unit awarded a Congressional Gold Medal History and WWII enthusiasts will find The Ghost Army of World War II an essential addition to their library.
Twenty-first-century soldiers of fortune Tyson Rios and Elliot Salem don't always get along--but their heavy-caliber missions to flashpoints and hot zones around the world haven't left them time to shoot each other...yet. This original graphic novel follows the Army of Two through some of their earliest missions together working as private military contractors up through the present. Faced with corruption, well-armed adversaries, and the promise of a hefty paycheck, Rios and Salem can only count on each other. Written by John Ney Rieber and illustrated by Brandon McKinney,Army of Two: Dirty Moneydelivers an action-packed, all-original story line that expands on the plot of theArmy of Twovideo game from Electronic Arts. •Video Game Tie-In:Based on the new Electronic Arts video game,Army of Two, releasing in November 2007. •Written by John Ney Rieber: Rieber is a critically acclaimed writer. In between his work for Marvel Comics and DC/Vertigo, he has chronicled the adventures of video-game heroine Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, and G.I. Joe and Transformers, along with countless other tales of magic, mystery, and violence. •Illustrated by Brandon McKinney: McKinney is an illustrator who has done work for such clients as Lucasfilm, Warner Bros., Random House Books, Dark Horse Comics, and Marvel Comics, among many other clients for the past 14 years.
Richard McMurry compares the two largest Confederate armies, assessing why Lee's Army of Northern Virginia was more successful than the Army of Tennessee. His bold conclusion is that Lee's army was a better army--not just one with a better high command. "Sheds new light on how the South lost the Civil War.--American Historical Review "McMurry's mastery of the literature is impressive, and his clear and succinct writing style is a pleasure to read. . . . Comparison of the two great rebel armies offers valuable insights into the difficulties of the South's military situation.--Maryland Historian
