| U.S. Marines True Stories: Tales of Bravery Contributor(s): Miller, Adam (Author) |
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ISBN: 1476599351 ISBN-13: 9781476599359 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $27.59 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Military & Wars |
| Dewey: 359.960 |
| LCCN: 2014004281 |
| Lexile Measure: 870 |
| Series: Courage Under Fire |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7" W x 9" (0.55 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 167146 Reading Level: 6.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: For members of the U.S. Marines, the call to arms is a great honor and a solemn duty. Defending their country takes strength, determination, and an uncommon amount of courage. Marines have faced life and death on battlefields 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Miller, Adam: - Author Adam Miller has many years of experience writing and editing nonfiction books for young people. He enjoys writing on many topics, especially history, music, and food. When he's not busy writing or editing, Adam enjoys cooking, traveling, and hunting down hard to find records. He lives and writes from his home in Chicago, Illinois.Clay, Kathryn: - Kathryn Clay has written more than 40 nonfiction children's books about everything from dancing to dinosaurs. She also teaches college writing courses. She has a Master's of Arts in Literature from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Kathryn lives in southern Minnesota with her husband and daughter. |