U.S. Navy True Stories: Tales of Bravery

by Jessica Gunderson

Overview

For members of the U.S. Navy, the call to arms is a great honor and a solemn duty. Defending their country takes strength, determination, and an uncommon amount of courage. U.S. sailors have faced life and death in many wars throughout American history. Experience for yourself the sights and sounds of war as brave men and women become extraordinary heroes when they display courage under fire.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476599373
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2014
Series:	Courage Under Fire Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Lexile:	870L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Jessica Gunderson grew up in the small town of Washburn, North Dakota. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Dakota and an MFA in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She has written more than fifty books for young readers. Her book Ropes of Revolution won the 2008 Moonbeam Award for best graphic novel. She currently lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with her husband and cat.

Table of Contents

Not self but country — The Civil War — World War I — World War II — The Vietnam War — Operation enduring freedom — Operation Iraqi freedom.