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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
This book is a haunting and unflinching portrayal of the brutal realities of war, as seen through the eyes of a young German soldier, Paul Bäumer. The novel follows Paul and his comrades as they experience the harrowing impact of the World War I, both on the battlefield and within their own hearts and minds.
Paul, a high school student, and his friends enlist in the army, inspired by nationalistic fervor. However, their initial idealism quickly...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Formats
Description
Experience the power and passion of "A Farewell to Arms", Ernest Hemingway's unforgettable novel of love and war. Set against the brutal backdrop of World War I, this timeless classic follows the journey of Lieutenant Frederic Henry, an American ambulance driver in the Italian army, as he navigates the horrors of battle and the transformative power of love.
When Frederic meets Catherine Barkley, a British nurse, their passionate romance becomes a...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 23
Language
English
Description
"It's 1947 and American college girl Charlie St. Clair is pregnant, unmarried, and on the verge of being thrown out of her very proper family. She's also nursing a fervent belief that her beloved French cousin Rose, who disappeared in Nazi-occupied France during the war, might still be alive somewhere. So when Charlie's family banishes her to Europe to have her "little problem" take care of, Charlie breaks free and heads to London determined to find...
6) World War I
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Series
Publisher
Facts On File, Inc
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
A chronological history of World War I, including the events that led up to it and its political and social legacy, is supplemented with such primary source documents as letters, diaries, and newspaper articles.
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Combining authoritative, exciting text and bold images, The World War I Book explores the historical background of the war, its causes, all of the key events across the major theatres of conflict, and its aftermath. Using the original, graphic-led approach of the series, entries profile more than 90 of the key events during and surrounding the conflict - from the growing tensions between Europe's major powers to the assassination of Archduke Franz...
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Series
Language
English
Description
"In the tradition of Jennifer Robson and Hazel Gaynor, this unforgettable debut novel is a sweeping tale of forbidden love, profound loss, and the startling truth of the broken families left behind in the wake of World War I. 1921. Survivors of the Great War are desperately trying to piece together the fragments of their broken lives. While many have been reunited with their loved ones, Edie's husband Francis has not come home. Francis is presumed...
Publisher
Warner Bros
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Marking the centenary of the First World War, internationally renowned director Peter Jackson uses the voices of the veterans combined with original archival footage to bring to life the reality of war on the front line for a whole new generation. Footage has been colorized and transformed with modern production techniques to present never-before-seen detail.
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Language
English
Formats
Description
In 1914 the Ottoman Empire was depleted of men and resources after years of war against Balkan nationalist and Italian forces. But as the powers of Europe slid inexorably toward war, the Middle East could not escape the vast and enduring consequences of one of the most destructive conflicts in human history. The Great War spelled the end of the Ottomans, unleashing powerful forces that would forever change the face of the Middle East. Here, award-winning...
14) World War I
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Witness the devastating conflict that changed the world, from the assassination of an archduke to life in the trenches. Find out about important battles, tank warfare, and the role women played, and experience the heroism and horror of war through firsthand accounts and historic objects." -- Back cover
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Series
Language
English
Description
The daughter of a distinguished soldier, Bess Crawford follows in his footsteps and signs up to go overseas as a nurse during the Great War, helping to deal with the many wounded. There, serving on a hospital ship, she makes a promise to a dying young lieutenant to take a message to his brother, Jonathan Graham: "Tell Jonathan that I lied. I did it for Mother's sake. But it has to be set right." Later, when her ship is sunk by a mine and she's sidelined...
16) Silent
Author
Publisher
Merit Press
Pub. Date
[2017].
Language
English
Description
This novel tells a girl who must pretend to be a male soldier to save her younger brothers during World War I.
18) War horse
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Joey the horse recalls his experiences growing up on an English farm, his struggle for survival as a cavalry horse during World War I, and his reunion with his beloved master.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"World War I, fought between 1914 and 1918 was a conflict on an epic scale and left an indelible mark on the collective memory of countries that lost a generation of young men. This engaging and visually stunning book recounts the course of the war in vivid detail, recreating the experience of titanic battles such as Gallipoli, the Somme, and Verdun, and documenting the first-hand accounts of combatants and civilians."--Publisher description.
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