| U.S. Navy True Stories: Tales of Bravery Contributor(s): Gunderson, Jessica (Author) |
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ISBN: 1476599378 ISBN-13: 9781476599373 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: 359.009 |
| LCCN: 2014004424 |
| Lexile Measure: 870 |
| Series: Courage Under Fire |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.2" W x 9.1" (0.60 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 167147 Reading Level: 6.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gunderson, Jessica: - 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. |