Night Witches at War: The Soviet Women Pilots of World War II

Night Witches at War: The Soviet Women Pilots of World War II

Night Witches at War: The Soviet Women Pilots of World War II

Night Witches at War: The Soviet Women Pilots of World War II

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Overview

Flying combat missions in wartime is always dangerous. But imagine doing so in a slow, rickety biplane, at night, with no lights or navigational equipment of any kind. Sound impossible? It wasn't for the Soviet Night Witches. This unit of incredibly brave women flew hundreds of missions to attack German forces on the front lines during World War II. Learn all about these brave women and how their skill and courage in battle helped defeat the Nazis to win the war.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781543575507
Publisher: Capstone
Publication date: 08/01/2019
Series: Amazing World War II Stories
Pages: 32
Sales rank: 465,600
Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile: 650L (what's this?)
Age Range: 8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Bruce Berglund is a writer and historian. For 19 years, he taught history at Calvin College and the University of Kansas. His courses included the history of China, Russia, women in Europe, sports, and war in modern society. He has earned three Fulbright awards and traveled to 17 countries for research and teaching. His most recent book is The Fastest Game in the World, a history of world hockey published by the University of California Press. Bruce works as a writer at Gustavus Adolphus College, and he teaches writing classes at the Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis. His four children grew up reading books from Capstone Press, especially the graphic novel versions of classic literature. Bruce grew up in Duluth and now lives in southern Minnesota.

Table of Contents

Under Attack 4

Joining the Souadrons 6

Battles in the Sky 10

The Night Witches 18

Dangerous Missions 22

Victory 26

Heroes of the Motherland 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Critical Thinking Questions 31

Internet Sites 32

Index 32

Interviews

1. Compelling World War II stories are a continual area of interest for young readers 2. Action-packed stories presented in an engaging, graphic novel format appeal to emerging and reluctant readers 3. Very few children's books about the Soviet Night Witches 4. Examines diverse people's contributions to the war effort

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