Cambridge Springs Public Library

Describes the events surrounding the United States entering World War II in December of 1941. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a young mother in the work force, a wounded African American veteran, or as a young California boy helping to end prejudice against Japanese citizens.

Chronicles the worst disaster in U.S. naval history, describing heroism in the face of persistant shark attacks and hypothermia after the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis in the South Pacific in the final days of World War II.

A Japanese war map, a collection of U.S. military uniforms, and a gas mask are all part of the story of Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. By examining artifacts and primary sources like these, readers are drawn into the event that brought the United States into World War II. Part of the Time Capsule History series, this book examines artifacts of the Pearl Harbor attack and its aftermath. Open this imaginary time capsule...

Examines the complex political and social backdrop that allowed the Holocaust to occur, as well as its progression and aftermath, with testimony from survivors in a section of the book and on the accompanying DVD.

Describes the weapons of World War II, including small arms, larger weapons, and vehicles.

In graphic novel format, describes the events that happened when the Allies retook Normandy on July 5, 1994, thus turning the tide in World War Two.

"From an award-winning author comes a vivid depiction of an act of war from opposing sides of the conflict in World War II—and a rare reconciliation and wish for peace that evolved years later." -- Publisher's description.

Recounts the scientific discoveries that enabled atom splitting, the military intelligence operations that occurred in rival countries, and the work of brilliant scientists hidden at Los Alamos.