Resisting the Nazis

by Claire Throp, Brian Williams, Brenda Williams

Overview

The year is 1939. Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, has invaded Poland. The world is about to enter into the biggest and most terrible war in history. But from the depths of despair rose some very courageous, selfless individuals, such as Sophie Scholl, Violette Szabo and Raymond Aubrac, who risked their lives for the sakes of others in need, often for no gain and with no recognition. Here are some of their incredible stories…

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781410980502
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2015
Series:	Heroes of World War II
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	5.75(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.19(d)
Lexile:	1020L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Claire Throp has worked in publishing for over 20 years. She has written children's nonfiction books on a range of subjects, including sport, history, and wildlife.

Table of Contents

The story of World War II — What the resistance movement did — The resistance movement in France — Forest Frederic Edward Yeo-Thomas — Nancy Wake — Violette Szabo — Raymond Aubrac — Virginia Hall — Resistance movements in Germany — Resistance in other countries — The importance of the resistance movement.

Interviews

Case studies of heroes from all over the world; timelines; world and European maps; introductory material to the war and subject; glossary.

Editorial Reviews

In both volumes the profiles are very short, but they flesh out the lives of both well-known people and less-famous heroes. The books are filled with topically appropriate photographs.

Association of Jewish Libraries Reviews

...when educating children, it is developmentally vital to present them with pieces of this history that they can digest and comprehend without causing them damage, pieces that are presented in a developmentally appropriate way and which pave the way for a positive learning experience. These books, part of Capstone's Heroes of World War II series, do an excellent job of this by presenting historical role models who stand up against the prevailing evil.

Jewish Book Council Review