A stray dog named Stubby braves the World War I battlefields alongside Private J. Robert Conroy. See the story unfold as this brave little canine makes a big difference in the lives of many World War I soldiers.

Perfect for middle grade readers and history enthusiasts, New York Times bestselling author Steve Sheinkin presents the fascinating and frightening true story of the creation behind the most destructive force that birthed the arms race and the Cold War in Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon.A Newbery Honor bookA National Boo...

Andy Lansell, killed in the First World War in 1918, lies in a small cemetery in the north of France.Henry Lyon, in a borrowed Volvo station wagon, is driving up to the south coast of New South Wales.The paths of their lives are about to cross.From this award-winning and best-selling author comes a story of two young men. As Andy and his mates head inexorably towards the bloody, torturous Western Front, Henry and his mates face challenges, dangerous situations and trag...

Q: What sport is a chihuahua’s favorite? A: Miniature golf. Q: What happened when the Bull Mastiff made friends with a porcupine? A: He was stuck with it. If you or your child is a dog lover, you don't want to miss 102 Hilarious Dog & Puppy Jokes For Kids (Or Anyone Else Who Loves Man’s Best Friend), another in a series of hilarious, silly, knee-slapping e-books by Scott Allen.  When your friends hear you having a blast telling these puns and riddles and to...

As narrated by Tuesday, Tuesday Tucks Me In is a day in the life of this service dog extraordinaire and tail-wagging ambassador for all things positive and uplifting in the world. The book takes us through a typical day of adventures, starting with Tuesday waking military veteran Luis Carlos Montalván in the morning and greeting him with dog breath in the face, and then ending with Tuesday cuddling up to Luis on their bed, the last moment they spend together before sleep.

A tale of friendship and survival between a man and a dog in World War II in this young readers' adaptation of the New York Times bestseller.No Better Friend tells the incredible true story of Frank Williams, a radarman in Britain's Royal Air Force, and Judy, a purebred pointer, who met as prisoners of war during World War II. Judy, who became the war's only official canine POW, was a fiercely loyal dog who sens...

Sibert Honor author Deborah Hopkinson paints a vivid portrait of the deadly battles that raged in the Pacific during WWII and the remarkable courage of the US submarine sailors who fought them.Dive! World War II Stories of Sailors & Submarines in the Pacific tells the incredible story of America's little known "war within a war" -- US submarine warfare during World War II.Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the US entered World War II in December 1941 with only 44 Naval ...

As mascots, messengers, rat-catchers and even spies, animals have long marched into war alongside servicemen and women. Dogs, horses, cats (even birds, camels and elephants) have saved thousands of lives through instinct, intelligence, courage and devotion.Like Jet, a dog who searched through ruins during the Blitz bombings to find survivors, or Sergeant Stubby, a dog who caught a spy. Or the pigeons who braved hurricanes, hawks and even snipers to help during WWII ...Engag...

On the run in Nazi-occupied Poland, thirteen-year-old orphan Marian Finkelman – later Domanski – must fend for himself in a desperate search for safety. Forced to grow up much too early, the daring young boy risks his life over and over again to slip in and out of the ghetto in his hometown of Otwock to find food. When he finally escapes the ghetto, alone and living by his wits, Marian’s perfect Polish and fair complexion help him narrowly escape death as he travels through the Polish coun...

MY SISTER SLEPT ON MY HEAD is a story told by a puppy, Thumper, who lives in a box with her family. She takes us right along with her as she grows and "learns of life, love and play." AND, we meet the family who choose her as their own and "whisk her away to a new home". Thumper and her story capture the hearts of her readers.

There are many different kinds of dogs and so much to find out about them. Why do dogs bark, howl, or bury bones? Why do they like to lick and sniff people? What jobs can dogs do? You'll find the answers to these questions and many more in this fact-filled reader about man's best friend.

Elite forces are often assigned to secret missions behind enemy lines, which means they have to spend time in the wilderness. They need to be prepared to live off the land for long periods of time to keep from being detected. Therefore, an important part of elite soldiers' training is how to live in remote areas and how to get food from the plants and animals around them. Discover some of the ways in which the armed forces survive in these conditions. Learn: • how to set traps to catch sma...