Does your son play videogames for hours but hates reading?Does he think books are boring and history's just a "bunch of old facts"?What if you could give him all the excitement of screen time but also spark his love for reading and history?Now you can—with Great Battles for Boys, the #1 bestselling history series written especially for boys who struggle with reading.Each book in the series focuses on the battles, leaders, tactics, and weapons that won (or lost) history’s most significant military clashes. Filled with historic photos and written in an engaging conversational style by a middle school history teacher, Great Battles for Boys brings history to life. These true tales of courage will excite even the most reluctant readers.In this seventh book in the series, boys learn about The Korean War (1950-53) also known as the “The Forgotten War.” Despite more than 2 million casualties, most people—young and old—can not fully explain this international conflict or why the United States sacrificed so much treasure to fight it. But your son will learn about stunning modern warfare—ensuring history is anything but “forgotten.”Here are some of the exciting chapters:The North Korean invasion of South Korea the triggered the warThe “Chosin Few" who courageously survived a harrowing retreat that should’ve brought certain death.The life and times of US Marine Corps legend, Louis “Chesty” PullerInfamous and catastrophic battles including Naktong River, Twin Tunnels, Samdong-Ni, Bloody Ridge, Pork Chop Hill — and much more!Filled with historic photos, biographies of heroic soldiers and Marines, and suggestions for further readings and movies the whole family can enjoy, this true story moves through the battles in chronological order. Boys also learn about the war's politics, the geography of Asia, and the stark difference between a democratic government and a Communist system.If your son enjoys action-packed stories, authentic details, and short but exciting chapters, he’ll love this book. Praise for the Great Battles for Boys series:“This book should be in school libraries everywhere. It is a treasure trove of information that is engagingly written that makes one feel they are in a great classroom with a great instructor sharing his knowledge in a fun way." — 5 Stars, Amazon Top Ten Hall of Fame Reviewer
✔ Author(s): Joe Giorello
✔ Title: Great Battles for Boys the Korean War
✔ Rating : 4.8 out of 5 base on (253 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 194707623X
✔ ISBN-13: 9781947076235
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Great Battles for Boys the Korean War by Joe Giorello
Beata Shepard
This book completely captured my heart. The characters were so relatable, and their journeys resonated deeply with me. The writing was poetic and powerful, leaving me with a sense of awe. I'm grateful to have experienced this literary gem.
Kara Snyder
This book has reignited my passion for reading. It reminded me of the sheer joy that can be found in losing oneself in the pages of a good story. I can't wait to explore more books now.
Polly Hurlbutt
The plot was so well-paced that I lost track of time while reading. I was completely immersed in the story, eagerly turning the pages to uncover the next twist.
