04600cam a2200517 4500 260076346 TxAuBib 20160406120000.0 ||||||s2011||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9781569768525 1569768528 bc936170-8e2c-41e3-890e-382d389daa27 OverDrive (Reserve ID) 569180 OverDrive (Product ID) TxAuBib Atwood, Kathryn J. Women Heroes of World War II [Libby eBook] : 26 Stories of Espionage, Sabotage, Resistance, and Rescue. Chicago Review Press, 2011. Format: OverDrive Adobe EPUB eBook, Filesize: 2330kB. Format: OverDrive Adobe PDF eBook, Filesize: 2361kB. Format: OverDrive OverDrive Read. Format: OverDrive Kindle Book. Teacher Resource. Parent Resource. World War II. excerpts. Sabotage. Nazis. women. Organized by country, this historical exploration includes stories of girls and women from across Europe and the United States who risked their lives to perform extremely dangerous acts against the Nazis during World War II. The 26 profiles bring to life courageous women such as Noor Inayat Khan, a radio operator who parachuted into occupied France and transferred crucial messages; Johtje Vos, the Dutch housewife who hid Jews in her home and was repeatedly interrogated by the Gestapo; and Hannie Schaft, a Dutch law student who became involved in the most dangerous resistance work—sabotage, weapons transference, and assassinations. The profiles are written using dialogue, direct quotes, and document excerpts to lend authenticity and immediacy. Each profile includes one or more informative sidebars and is followed by a list of relevant books, websites, and films, making it an attractive resource for teachers, parents, and libraries. "These stories will restore your faith in the human spirit and encourage us all to remember to do what is right, because it is right. Women Heroes of World War II is a must read for anyone who has ever asked themselves: 'What can I do? Can one person really make a difference?'". Kenneth Koskodan, author of No Greater Ally; The Untold Story of Poland’s Forces in World War II. “Those in Women Heroes of World War II surely played a major role in turning the tide of the war in the Allies’ favor. Kathryn Atwood’s book will be a wonderful inspiration to girls and women.”. Judith Pearson, author of The Wolves at the Door: The True Story of America’s Greatest Female Spy. “Kathryn Atwood offers a new face to World War II heroes to include young women who left traditional feminine roles to carry guns, falsify papers, and shelter the hunted.”. Rabbi Malka Drucker and Gay Block, coauthors of Rescuers: Portraits of Moral Courage in the Holocaust. “Inspiring accounts of the lives of women--some of them still in their teens--whose courage made a difference in the dark days of World War II.". Rita Kramer, author of Flames in the Field: The Story of Four SOE Agents in Occupied France. "Atwood's admiration and enthusiasm for her subjects is apparent in these engaging profiles, and readers will likely be inspired to investigate these fascinating women further.". Kirkus Reviews. "This eye-opening collection [is] one that readers of either sex and any age will find fascinating.". Bookloons.com. "Very moving account...well written, well researched...ideal as a teaching tool.". The Children's War blog. Biography & Autobiography. Young Adult Nonfiction. History. Media Type: eBook. Importer Version: 2014-01-08.01 Import Date: 2016-04-05 20:00:02. http://camellia.lib.overdrive.com/ContentDetails.htm?ID=bc936170-8e2c-41e3-890e-382d389daa27 https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=BC936170-8E2C-41E3-890E-382D389DAA27&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (Adobe PDF eBook) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=BC936170-8E2C-41E3-890E-382D389DAA27&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (Adobe EPUB eBook) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=BC936170-8E2C-41E3-890E-382D389DAA27&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (Kindle Book) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=BC936170-8E2C-41E3-890E-382D389DAA27&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive Read)