Uncle Sam

The War of 1812

The Flag Never Touched The Ground : America's Brave Black Regiment in Battle

Operation: Happy: A World War II Story of Courage, Resilience, and an Unbreakable Bond

Leeches

The Alamo

The U.S. Marine Corps (The U.S. Armed Forces)

Piper Reed: Navy Brat

The history detective investigates

Why were thousands of British children evacuated from their homes in 1939? Where did these evacuees go? Who looked after them? This book helps children at Key Stage 2 discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions by exploring real-life accounts, looking on the Internet and finding clues about what life was like for thousands of British children. The detective shows how to create a project on evacuation, discover information about the Anderson Committee, who planned the evacuation scheme and learn about the reasons why the biggest evacuation ever to take place in Britain took place.  Packed with fascinating information, The History Detective Investigates series inspires children's curiosity to find out more about the past. Ideally suited for readers age 8+ or teachers who are looking for books to support the new KS2 curriculum for 2014.

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Uncle Sam

Barry Moreno, Hal Marcovitz, 2002

The War of 1812

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The Flag Never Touched The Ground : America's Brave Black Regiment in Battle

Kekla Magoon, 2021

Operation: Happy: A World War II Story of Courage, Resilience, and an Unbreakable Bond

Jenni L Walsh, 2024

Leeches

Patrick Merrick, 2000

The Alamo

Kristin Nelson, 2003

The U.S. Marine Corps (The U.S. Armed Forces)

Barbara J. Fox, Matt Doeden, 2004

Piper Reed: Navy Brat

Kimberly Willis Holt, Christine Davenier, 2007