| Pigeon Hero! Contributor(s): Redmond, Shirley Raye (Author), Ettlinger, Doris (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0689854862 ISBN-13: 9780689854866 Publisher: Simon Spotlight OUR PRICE: $4.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2003 Annotation: During World War II, carrier pigeons were used to send messages across enemy lines. G.I. Joe was one such pigeon, working closely with British and American troops to help them communicate over long distances and coordinate their attacks. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Birds - Juvenile Fiction | Readers - Beginner |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2002008842 |
| Lexile Measure: 490 |
| Series: Ready-To-Read - Level 2 |
| Physical Information: 0.25" H x 6" W x 9" (0.15 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Cultural Region - Italy |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 74659 Reading Level: 2.5 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In a town in Italy during World War II the people have surrendered without firing a shot. But American warplanes are due to arrive, and the radio's broken, so no one can tell them to call off the attack G. I. Joe, a carrier pigeon, is the only one who can take the message to the Americans. Will he make it in time and save the town? |