With primary source photos, infographics, timelines, and easy-to-read text, Bolts All-American Fighting Forces series reveals the little-known history of men and women who acted heroically for their country even as they faced hardship and discrimination. Each nonfiction book focuses on a particular fighting force that represents Americas diverse society and history. Helpful glossaries and indexes in each volume direct readers to the most important terms and topics. The books in the BOLT 1 series feature high-interest topics that students with a 3rd through 5th grade primary reading level will return to again and again. Easy-to-read text helps kids understand the material and enjoy the reading experience. Packed with dynamic photos, charts, diagrams, fun facts, and infographics, Bolts attention-grabbing titles are sure to have your readers coming back for more.
Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: Black Rabbit (April 4, 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0716697769
ISBN-13: 978-0716697763
Titles in this boxed set:
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- How did African Americans help conquer the Old West? With primary source photos, infographics, timelines, and easy-to-read text, younger readers will learn about the African American men, known as Buffalo Soldiers, who served on the Western frontier. As they follow along, readers will learn about the lives of many African American men and women who acted heroically for their country even as they faced hardship and discrimination.
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- How did Japanese American soldiers help win World War II? Younger readers can discover the little known history of the Japanese American soldiers who served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II, known as the Go For Broke Regiment, through photos, infographics, timelines, charts and easy-to-read text. As they follow along, readers will learn about the lives of many Japanese men and women who acted heroically for their country even as they faced hardship and discrimination.
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- How did African American pilots contribute to victory in World War II? Younger readers can discover the little known history of brave fighter pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen in this volume through photos, infographics, timelines, charts and easy-to-read text. As they follow along, readers will learn about the lives of many African American men who acted heroically for their country even as they faced hardship and discrimination.
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- How did women contribute to victory in World War II? Younger readers can discover the little known history of female pilots known as WASPs in this volume through photos, infographics, timelines, charts and easy-to-read text. As they follow along, readers will learn about the lives of the many women who acted heroically for their country even as they faced hardship and discrimination.
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- How did Native Americans contribute to victory in the Pacific during World War II? Younger readers can discover the little known history of American Indian Code Talkers in this volume through photos, infographics, timelines, charts and easy-to-read text. As they follow along, readers will learn about the lives of many Native Americans who acted heroically for their country even as they faced hardship and discrimination.
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- How did African American soldiers help win World War II? Younger readers can discover the little known history of the Harlem Hellfighters in this volume through photos, infographics, timelines, charts and easy-to-read text. As they follow along, readers will learn about the lives of many African American men who acted heroically for their country even as they faced hardship and discrimination.
