Guts & Glory: World War II

Discover legendary commanders, tremendous fights, elite soldiers, and courageous individuals whose deeds truly made the difference in this jaw-dropping guide to the biggest war the world has ever seen.

From massive aerial battles that clouded the skies with planes to deathly secret operations deep behind enemy lines, the events of World War II are some of the most awe-inspiring of all time.

Packed with trivia, epic battles, and amazing illustrations, World War II comes alive for kids like no textbook can in this account from Ben Thompson that's perfect for history buffs and reluctant readers.

Author: Ben Thompson
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 03/07/2017
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.7lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.30w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9780316320580
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 9.1
Point Value: 11
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 188668 / Guts & Glory: World War II

About the Author
Ben Thompson is the author of Guts & Glory: The American Civil War, Guts & Glory: The Vikings, Guts & Glory: World War II, and Guts & Glory: The American Revolution. For more than ten years, he has been producing humorous, history-related material, including articles for publications such as Military Times and for organizations like the American Mustache Institute. Ben is named after Benjamin Franklin, but this hasn't bestowed him with any supernatural knowledge of the American Revolution. He had to research it the old-fashioned way. He invites you to visit his website at gutsandgloryhistory.com.