World War II
Literature Resources
Novels
Reilly Giff, Patricia. Lily's Crossing.
N.p.: Bantam Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 1999.
Lily's
Crossing- Lily is the type of child that does not
do well in school, and is not liked by many in school. She goes to
live with her grandma at their vacation house when her father goes off to
fight, and her mother has passed away. There she befriends a Hungarian
refugee named Albert.
Yoshiko, Uchida. The Bracelet. N.p.: Putnam
Group, 1996.
The
Bracelet- Emi is a Japanese American. Her
family is sent to a Japanese-American Internment camp. Her friend Laurie
gave her a gold bracelet before she left, which Emi brought with her.
Emi ends up losing the bracelet, but learns that she can still remember her
friend even with out the bracelet.
Taylor Lisle, Janet. The Art of Keeping Cool.
N.p.: Aladdin Paperback , 2002.
The Art of Keeping Cool-
After Robert's dad leaves to fight in World War Two, Robert and his mother
go to stay with his grandparents in Rhode Island. The story examines
the relationship that develops between Robert and his cousin, Elliot, and
also between the boys and a German painter, who is thought to be a spy.
During that summer, the boys also discover some old family secrets.
Howard, Ellen. A Different Kind of Courage.
N.p.: Simon & Schuster Children's, 1996.
A Different Kind
of Courage- This story describes the lives of two families. Two
French children, Bertrand and his sister, flee Paris with their mother.
At the same time, Zina and her family, who are Russian immigrants, cannot
find work in Southern France. Betrand and Zina meet each other and become
friends, when they journey to America.
Kudlinski, Kathleen V. Pearl Harbor Is Burning!
A Story of World War Two. N.p.: Penguin Putnam USA Incorporated, 1993.
Pearl Harbor Is Burning!
A Story of World War Two- Frank has just moved to Hawaii. He is
being treated like an outsider by everyone, except a boy named Kenji.
Kenji is a Japanese American that Frank befriends. But when Pearl Harbor
is bombed by the Japanese, how will their friendship be affected?
Yep, Laurence. Hiroshima. N.p.: Scholastic,
Inc., 1996.
Hiroshima-
Sachi is a twelve-year-old girl living in Japan, when the Atomic Bomb is dropped.
The author describes the event through her eyes, bringing in a lot of emotion.
Years later, Sachi goes to America to have plastic surgery. She goes
back to Japan and reenters society. The author also talks about how
destructive nuclear war is, and what is being done to prevent it.
McSwigan, Marie. Snow Treasure. New York, NY:
Scholastic, Inc., 1942.
Snow Treasure-
Peter Lundstrom and his friends have to carry out a dangerous plan.
When the Nazis take over their village, they are the only ones that can sneak
their country's riches out of Nazi hands. This means sledding past
the guards, carrying nine million dollars! Will they succeed?
Picture Books
Gallaz, Christophe, and Roberto Innocenti. Rose
Blanche. N.p.: Harcourt, 1996.
Rose Blanche- Rose Blanche is a young girl living in
Germany, when Nazi soldiers invade her town. Giving into her curiosity,
she follows the soldiers and discovers a concentration camp, where there are
children about her age. She returns to the site often, and eventually
witnesses a horrible event.
Zeldis McDonough, Yona . Anne Frank. New
York, NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1997.
Anne Frank- Anne Frank's
life is detailed in this picture book. The author begins the story
by describing life before Nazi rule, and continues through the family going
into hiding, and eventually being discovered. The book ends with commentary
on Anne's famous diary.
Biographies
Severance, John B. Winston Churchhill: Soldier,
Statesman, Artist. N.p.: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1996.
Winston Churchill: Soldier, Statesman, Artist- This
book describes the life of Winston Churchhill, including his childhood, experiences
during the Boer War, and his stuggles and truimphs in politics. The book
focuses mostly on his contributions to World War Two, though. There
are also many pictures and famous quotes said by Winston Churchhill.
Peifer, Charles. George Patton: Soldier of Destiny.
N.p.: Silver Burdett P, 1988.
George Patton: Soldier of Destiny- This book gives
a nice overview of General Patton's life, including his experinces in the
U.S Army.
Professional Resources
Anne Frank House. Anne Frank House. 29 Nov.
2002 <http://www.annefrank.nl/ned/default2.html>.
This is a wonderful site. It
is structured like virtual tour. The site describes Anne Frank's life,
and the experiences of those close to her. This web site has many pictures,
including some of the annex she lived in, and family photos.
World War II Web Museum. Pomperaug High School.
29 Nov. 2002 <http://www.pomperaug.com/socstud/stumuseum/web/mrchome.htm>.
This site examines the influence
of many great leaders during the time of the second world war. It poses
the question whether or not these men caused the war, or if the war would
have taken place no matter what. This site also provides links to other
useful sites.
Informational Books
Devaney, John. America Storms the Beaches,
1944: World War Two Series. N.p.: Walker & Company, 1993.
America Storms the Beaches- This book details the efforts
of the Allie troops during 1944, including the influential battle of Normandy,
and a discussion on military strategies used. The book is full of pictures,
maps, and biographies, as well.
Ambrose, Stephen. The Good Fight: How World War
Two Was Won. N.p.: Simon & Schuster Children's, 2001.
The Good Fight: How World War Two Was Won- This book
describes major battles, events, and the origins of World War Two. Ambrose
includes pictures, battle maps, campaign maps, and a glossary, as well.
Traditional Literature
Black, Wallace B., and Jean F. Blashfield. Battle
of the Bulge. N.p.: Silver Burdett P, 1992.
Battle of the Bulge- This book details the German's
last major attempt at defeating the Allies and switching the war's momentum.
Stein, Richard C. Story of the Battle of the Bulge.
N.p.: Scholastic Library, 1977.
Story of the Battle of the Bulge- This book deals with
the German's attempt to change the direction of the war. The battle
occurred in 1944.
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