Allan Zullo
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 8
Description
Luncia Gamzer was a cheerful eight-year-old girl growing up in 1930's Poland. But then the Nazis arrived-and Lucia's world was shattered forever. The book features this story as well as the stories of eight other Jewish boys and girls whose lives spiraled into danger and fear as the Holocaust overtook Europe. Their true life accounts are a powerful testament to courage in the face of hatred. Their legacy of survival will move you, captivate...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 7
Description
Ten gripping stories that reflect the countless breathtaking acts of heroism that occurred inside the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a hijacked plane. Among other amazing true accounts, you will read about the miraculous survival of the fire captain and his men who were buried alive when the north tower collapsed... the cop who dodged death twice to help save others... and the two navy officers who ran into a burning, crumbling section of the...
Author
Pub. Date
20150630
Description
Ten true stories of real-life kid spies!
Can you imagine crossing enemy lines to deliver a secret message? Or spying on your enemy from the attic of their hideout?Read the 10 True Tales from kids just like you who risked their lives to be spies! Allan Zullo is the author of more than 120 nonfiction books on subjects ranging from sports and the supernatural to history and animals. He has introduced readers to the Ten True Tales series, gripping...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015, c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 7
Description
Documents the stories of ten real-life war heroes who served in the Iraqi war, including a Marine Scout Sniper who repeatedly risked his life to save others and a Staff Sergeant whose team rallied against well-armed insurgents.
13) Teens at war
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 6
Description
Real teens risked their lives to serve their countries in wartime. You will never forget their incredible true stories...
17) FBI heroes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 7
Description
Shares the true stories of FBI special agents who have worked together to solve some of the world's toughest crimes, including those of the poisoned letters mailed to the Supreme Court, a terrorist bombing plot and a Florida kidnapping.
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 7
Description
Features seven true stories of brave boys and girls who lived through the Holocaust. Their compelling accounts are based on exclusive, personal interviews with the survivors. Using real names, dates and places, these stories are factual versions of their recollections.