A young reader's biography of Ben Kuroki, a Nebraska-born, Japanese American who fought very hard to become an American aerial gunner and a hero during World War II. In that war, he flew a total of 58 missions against both Germany and Japan. Throughout his adult life, he often spoke out for good citizenship and against racism. *BOOK AWARDS:
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<li>2011 IPPY (National/International) Book Award for Children/Teens/Young Adults Multicultural Nonfiction, Bronze Medal</li>
<li>2011 MOONBEAM (National/International) Children's Book Award for Young Adult Multicultural Nonfiction, Bronze Medal</li>
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Lucky Ears: The True Story of Ben Kuroki, World War II Hero

Children's Books

Jean A. Lukesh

Biographies

Field Mouse Productions

An easy-reading horse story for young readers that is seemingly told by a real horse named Shawnee from her birth to adulthood. Illustrated with real pictures of Shawnee, her pasture mates, and other horsy things, along with horse facts, highlighted vocabulary, thinking questions placed throughout the text, and with a glossary of horse terms at the end. Illustrated with 19 color photographs inside and two on the cover. Approximately 40 pages. R.L.:3 I.L.:Pre-K through all ages.

My Name Is Shawnee: A Horse Story with Photographs

Animals

The Nebraska Adventure is a 4th grade Nebraska history textbook. The outline for this book is based on the Nebraska Social Studies Framework and teaches Nebraska geography, history, economics, citizenship, and government. The book places the state's historical events in the context of our nation's history. Features such as timelines, local images, Nebraska Portraits, Linking the Past to the Present, and What Do You Think? discussion questions deliver content in an effective and inviting way, making history come alive. TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 The Adventure Begins Chapter 2 Nebraska's Place in the World Chapter 3 Natural Nebraska Chapter 4 Native Americans on the Plains Chapter 5 Explorers, Traders, and Missionaries Chapter 6 Go West! Chapter 7 Life in the Territory Chapter 8 Settling in Nebraska Chapter 9 Strangers in Their Own Land Chapter 10 Building the State Chapter 11 20th Century Nebraskans Chapter 12 Government for All of Us Chapter 13 Making a Living in Nebraska

The Nebraska Adventure

History

Americas

Gibbs-Smith

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