The Sinking of the Vasa: A Shipwreck of Titanic Proportions

Author:   Russell Freedman ,  William Low
Publisher:   Henry Holt & Company Inc
ISBN:  

9781627798662


Pages:   44
Publication Date:   01 September 2018
Recommended Age:   From 5 years
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Russell Freedman ,  William Low
Publisher:   Henry Holt & Company Inc
Imprint:   Henry Holt & Company Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 23.80cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 30.10cm
Weight:   0.504kg
ISBN:  

9781627798662


ISBN 10:   1627798668
Pages:   44
Publication Date:   01 September 2018
Recommended Age:   From 5 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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A highly readable and well-documented overview of a fascinating aspect of World War II. --School Library Journal, starred review, on We Will Not Be Silent Among the wealth of good Holocaust literature available, Freedman's volume stands out for its focus and concision, effectively placing the White Rose in its historical context, telling the story of Nazi Germany without losing the focus on the White Rose, and doing so in just over 100 pages. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review on We Will Not Be Silent Thoroughly researched, with numerous archival photos, this well-told story of the White Rose opposition unfolds chronologically and with building suspense. --Publishers Weekly, starred review on We Will Not Be Silent


A highly readable and well-documented overview of a fascinating aspect of World War II. --School Library Journal, starred review, on We Will Not Be Silent Among the wealth of good Holocaust literature available, Freedman's volume stands out for its focus and concision, effectively placing the White Rose in its historical context, telling the story of Nazi Germany without losing the focus on the White Rose, and doing so in just over 100 pages. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review on We Will Not Be Silent Thoroughly researched, with numerous archival photos, this well-told story of the White Rose opposition unfolds chronologically and with building suspense. --Publishers Weekly, starred review on We Will Not Be Silent


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Russell Freedman (1929 - 2018) was the author of many award-winning books for children, including Newbery Medal winner Lincoln: a Photobiography, and Newbery Honor books Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery and The Wright Brothers: How They Invented the Airplane. He lives in New York City. William Low is the author and illustrator of Daytime Nighttime, Machines Go to Work, and the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Old Penn Station. He has illustrated numerous other books for children, including Feathered Dinosaurs by Brenda Z. Guiberson. He teaches at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. williamlow.com

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