A special World War 2 story! Learn how a determined group of black female soldiers kept military morale high while the war raged all around them. It seemed an impossible task to sort and deliver millions of pieces of mail to soldiers. Even reluctant readers will enjoy this accessible format and will be inspired by the hard work, courage, and resilience of this group who made a difference in history!
Courageous Six Triple Eight: The All-Black Female Battalion of World War II (Women Warriors of World War II)
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008507
ISBN
9781666334067
Grade 3-5
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Product Overview
- Action-packed, graphic-novel format!
- Learn about the women warriors of World War 2!
- Perfect for reluctant readers
Description
Publisher's Description of Courageous Six Triple Eight: The All-Black Female Battalion of World War II (Women Warriors of World War II)
When the United
States entered World War II, it had to face its own contradictions at
home. Opportunities opened up for Black people and women in support of
the war effort. But ideas about race and gender didn't change as
swiftly. Read the story of the first all-Black battalion in the Women's
Army Corps—the Six Triple Eight—and its leader, Major Charity Adams.
These women bravely confronted the racism and sexism they experienced.
And they did it while creating a system to make sure millions of letters
and packages got to soldiers fighting in Europe. From the Women
Warriors of World War II graphic novel series, this inspiring story will
introduce readers to heroes who were victorious in more ways than one.
Category Description for Women Warriors of World War II
Graphic novels for the win! Highlighting the bravery of 8 key women on dangerous missions during World War 2, the captivating illustrations and engaging text bring these war heroes to life. Even reluctant readers will enjoy these visual history books, learning about the significant contributions of those who sacrificed so much. 32 pages each. pb.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-5 |
| Brand: | Capstone Press |
| ISBN: | 9781666334067 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.9375 |
| Width in Inches: | 6.8125 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.0625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.2 |
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