World War II Infantrymen: An Interactive History Adventure

by Steven Otfinoski, Dennis E Showalter (Other), Heidi A Burns (Other)

Overview

You are on the front lines at the height of World War II, fighting bravely against Germany and the other Axis powers. Will you: Fight alongside Filipino soldiers to defend the Philippines' Bataan Peninsula? Struggle to push the Germans out of El Alamein, Egypt, as part of the British Army? Land on the beaches of Normandy, France, as part of an invasion to drive the German Army from the country?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476542348
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	02/01/2013
Series:	You Choose: World War II Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	112
File size:	15 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Steven Otfinoski has written more than 150 books for young readers. Three of his nonfiction books have been chosen Books for the Teen Age by the New York Public Library. Steve is also a playwright and has his own theater company that brings one-person plays about American history to schools. Steve lives in Connecticut with his wife, who is a teacher. They have two children, two dogs, and a cat. When he's not writing he enjoys swimming, tennis, reading, and singing in his church choir.

Table of Contents

About Your Adventure 5

Chapter 1 War Begins 7

Chapter 2 Heat in the Jungle 13

Chapter 3 Showdown in the Desert 41

Chapter 4 Invasion at Normandy 71

Chapter 5 The War Ends at Last 101

Timeline 106

Other Paths to Explore 108

Read More 109

Internet Sites 109

Glossary no

Bibliography 111

Index 112