World War II Infantrymen: An Interactive History Adventure

by Steven Otfinoski

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:	9781429699648
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2013
Series:	You Choose: World War II Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.56(d)
Lexile:	640L (what's this?)
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.

Table of Contents

War begins — Heat in the jungle — Showdown in the desert — Invasion at Normandy — The war ends at last.

Interviews

Includes the Bataan Death March, D-Day, the battle to control North Africa, and more • Play-by-play action that keeps the pages turning • Readers choose their next move every few pages—and discover their fate • Book can be read dozens of times with different results • Vivid historical photos remind readers that these dramas were real • Many scenarios inspired from actual events