World War II Pilots: An Interactive History Adventure (You Choose Books) (You Choose: World War II) - Softcover

Burgan, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 162065718X ISBN 13: 9781620657188

Publisher: Capstone Press, 2013

Synopsis

Air raid! The world s great powers are at war again. This is the Second World War, but it is history s first war in which airplanes play a major role. You want to fly and you want to fight. Will you: Fly with the Royal Air Force as a British pilot and fight in the Battle of Britain?Dogfight as an American fighter pilot over the Pacific Ocean?Join the Tuskegee Airmen and be one of the first African-American aviators in the U.S. military?"

About this title

Product Description:

Action-packed, true-history tales put you in the cockpit. Experience World War II as it happened--the thrills of blasting the enemy in a dogfight, the terror of being trapped in a burning plane, and the indecision of being a hero or saving your life.

About the Author:

Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor's degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.

About this edition

• Publisher: Capstone Press
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 162065718X
• ISBN 13: 9781620657188
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112