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Berne, Emma Carlson

Summary: "An inspiring graphic novel about Jane Kendeigh, a nurse who helped wounded soldiers in combat zones during World War II. During World War II, the United States' fight against the Japanese on islands in the Pacific was intense and deadly. To help respond to casualties in battle, the U.S. Navy trained 122 nurses to aid wounded soldiers in combat zones. The first nurse to do so was Jane Kendeigh,...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 KEN

Berglund, Bruce R.

Summary: "During World War II, a group of homesick Polish soldiers took in an orphaned bear cub and named him Wojtek. As the bear cub grew, he became friends with the soldiers, lifting their spirits as he learned to imitate them around camp. Later, Wojtek was helpful by carrying many heavy shells during a large battle in Italy. Learn how Wojtek showed his courage in battle and earned the rank of...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a capstone imprint 2024

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.54 BER

Biskup, Agnieszka

Summary: "Soon after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, they also attacked U.S. military installations in the Philippines. For the army and navy nurses stationed there, what had been a peaceful outpost quickly turned into a raging war zone. When the U.S. and Philippine forces retreated to the Bataan Peninsula and the fortress island of Corregidor, the nurses followed them to the...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone 2023

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Krohn, Katherine E.

Summary: "In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explores various sources of renewable energy"--Provided by publisher.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2019

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 333.79 KRO

Tarshis, Lauren

Summary: "Robbed on the train platform as soon as he arrives in the city, eleven-year-old Oscar Starling soon finds himself in the middle of the Great Chicago Fire when he chases after his thief, who is herself in need of rescue." --

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Publisher / Publication Date: Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic 2023

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Berglund, Bruce R.

Summary: "In 1952, the United States was heavily involved in the Korean War. When members of the U.S. Marine Corps bought a horse to join in the war effort, little did they know that a hero would soon emerge. Trained to be a military pack horse, Sergeant Reckless quickly became a part of the unit and served to support the troops in several combat missions during the war. Discover the heroic story of...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone 2023

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J951.904 BER

Hannigan, Kate

Summary: In History Comics: The Great Chicago Fire, writer Kate Hannigan and illustrator Alex Graudins tell the true story of how a city rose up from one of the worst catastrophes in American history, and how this disaster forever changed how homes, buildings, and communities are constructed. A deadly blaze engulfs Chicago for two terrifying days! A brother, a sister, and a helpless puppy must race...

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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 977.311 HAN

Manning, Matthew K.

Summary: "In 1996, when a fire destroyed an abandoned building in New York City, one young cat showed incredible bravery. Scarlett was a young mother and had recently given birth to her litter of kittens. When fire threatened her babies, she did what any mother would do--she risked her own life to save them. Discover Scarlett's story as she braves the flames to rescue her little ones and how they were...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a capstone imprint 2024

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.8 MAN

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