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Bring history to life with this powerful collection of true stories from World War II, specially written for young listeners. World War 2 Stories for Kids introduces brave soldiers, clever spies, courageous children, and even heroic animals who made a real impact during one of the world’s most challenging times. From daring codebreakers and fearless pilots to secret missions and everyday acts of heroism, each story highlights the strength, courage, and resilience that helped shape the world.

What defines true bravery? Go beyond the battlefield headlines and into the heart of conflict with War Stories: Bravery, a gripping collection of 15 unforgettable true tales that redefine courage in the face of unimaginable adversity. From the shell-shocked beaches of Dunkirk and the brutal trenches of World War I to the fierce jungles of Vietnam, the desolate mountains of Afghanistan, and the urban warfare of Iraq, this meticulously researched anthology brings to life extraordinary acts of valor from 20th and 21st-century conflicts. These are the real stories of ordinary individuals pushed...

Discover what caused World War 1 & 2, from Europe's arms race to a shocking assassination in Sarajevo, and the rise of Dictatorship in Germany, all showing how small events can change history in big ways. Prepare to be captivated by heroic tales, such as the brave soldiers who raced on horseback through enemy fire in the Battle of Beersheba in 1917. Learn about pivotal moments like the Battle of Britain in 1940 and the shocking events of Pearl Harbor in 1941.

Inspirational storiesCourage in Camouflage is a fascinating collection of stories based on individual interviews with military veterans young and old from all across the United States. Most of these brave men and women served considerable time in combat during sometimes historic battles in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Operation Desert Storm, Desert Shield, and the longstanding fight against terrorism in the Middle East. Most all have gone on to successful lives outside the military, but things they saw and did during wartime haunt many of them to this day. Life-changing experiencesMike ...

Keller Wright—Soldier, playboy, and devout bachelor. He didn’t believe in hanging around a woman long enough to get her phone number, much less put a ring on her finger! As another of his teammates falls for a girl back home, perhaps maybe there is something to this ‘love thing’ after all? Julia Lane—Librarian, marathoner, and definitely not interested in Keller! Men are trouble and there was a reason she avoided them. After being rejected, having her heart broken, and cheated on… she was about as jaded as a girl could get! When the handsome soldier flirts with her, she turns ...

When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, Cornelia Fort was already in the air. At 22, Fort had escaped Nashville’s debutante scene for a fresh start as a flight instructor in Hawaii. She and her student were in the middle of a lesson when the bombs began to fall, and they barely made it back to ground. Still, when the US Army Air Forces put out a call for women pilots to aid the war effort, Fort was one of the first to respond. She became one of just over 1,100 women from across the nation to make it through the Army’s rigorous selection process and earn her silver wings.

This trilogy is about a soldier named Shauna Jackson. She narrates the cautionary tales of her life to encourage others to choose a better path. Shauna has survived painful trials against all odds, and experienced the true definition of betrayal. As she strives to grow in faith, Shauna examines her past and challenges her present to become more than a conqueror through her risen lord.

An ex-Navy Seal used to being alone, a plus-sized single mom struggling to juggle her responsibilities, and a hurricane that brings them together. Mason Fredericks knows everything there is about water. It’s what makes him the perfect instructor for water rescue at the Disaster City Search and Rescue Academy. Any chance he gets, he spends it in the water. So, when he finally gets a weekend off, he heads to the nearest lake. While fishing, he sees a boy struggling in the water, and he and his K9 partner, Dover, dives in to save him. When he returns the boy to his waiting mother, he can’t...

The men of the 77th Infantry Division couldn't fathom why Private Desmond T. Doss would venture into the horrors of World War II without a single weapon to defend himself. "You're nothing but a coward!" they said. But the soft-spoken medic insisted that his mission was to heal, not kill. When Desmond knelt by his bunk to pray, his fellow soldiers hurled boots and insults at him. Even his commander wanted to throw him out of the army. But when his unit arrived on the battlefield, the intrepid medic quickly proved he was no coward.

Crash and burn… Test pilot Bryan ‘Ace’ MacKenzie, knew that it was the rush that drew him towards adventure. He lived for the thrill, throwing himself into work with a fervor, burying the memories that haunted him. Some feelings just never go away, and that much was clear the moment his new instructor walked in the room. Only to rise again… Jessica Logan couldn’t stand to breathe the same air as Bryan anymore. Once friends, it was his swift betrayal that she would never forget. Burying the past was the reason she left Colorado—and Bryan—behind. He was a mistake she never ...

Small-town romance with faith, humor, and more than a dash of danger! A quirky woman with secrets, a military hero helping her search for her birth parents, and a case of mistaken identity… Escape to Cowboy Crossing, where people care about each other, romances are sweet, and six cowboy brothers with Irish blood fall in love when they least expect it. Computer programmer Paisley didn’t mean to send the wrong photo to her pen pal in the military. But when he mistakes her gorgeous friend in the photo for her, Paisley doesn’t correct him. After being bullied, not taken seriously, and ...

When her life plans are uprooted, can a soldier's love help her heart bloom again? Camillia Rodes never imagined she’d lose her flower shop just weeks before Valentine’s Day. Desperate to rebuild her business, she finds a new location in the quaint town of Hickory Falls. But as she works to revive her dream, she encounters Allen Calhoun— a rugged, ex-military contractor who’s not just interested in renovating her shop, but in healing her heart. With a past that has made her dread Valentine’s Day, Cammie is determined to focus on work. But Allen has other ideas. Through thoughtful ...

Sloane Kent, famous Country music star, is only in Jackson, Wyoming, for one reason: lay down the music for his next album. Since his mother passed away and his girlfriend left him, his inspiration is shot. While on a run, he witnesses what appears to be a young woman who needs help and he finds himself hopping on a Greyhound Bus headed for Las Vegas. Hope Jones is in danger, but she does not need a celebrity super star around. When Sloane tells her a completely untrue story about running from a stalker, her nurturing side nags at her to help. Too bad he made the whole thing up! Offended, ...

May 6, 1986: Nick Popaditch arrives at the Receiving Barracks, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California. April 9, 2003: An AP photographer captures a striking image seen around the world of the Gunny Sergeant smoking a victory cigar in his tank, the haunting statue of Saddam Hussein hovering in the background. Popaditch is immortalized forever as "The Cigar Marine."

He’s returning from deployment, resigned to a divorce. She’s waiting at home, fearful of revealing her greatest secret—their son. Sawyer and Sarah once had a happily ever after, but now the child he never knew he had forces the question—do they want a loving family, or to accept an irreparable separation? Sawyer Walker, now an Army Major, is war weary and unsure of his future. He rushed home to be with his dying father, just barely making it to Greenville in time. He has no idea, however, that the person coming to tend to his father is his estranged wife. Sarah Woodsworth, now a ...

The struggle to combat the Nazis during World War II encompassed front lines far beyond conventional battlefields. In a panoramic and compelling account, author Jerry Borrowman shares seven largely untold stories of people who undertook extraordinary efforts to defeat the Third Reich at enormous personal risk.

In Don't Give Up, Don’t Give In, Louis Zamperini offers never-before told tales that embody his simple, yet essential secrets of success: how his relationship with God, his ever-positive attitude, his constant pursuit of accomplishment - and a healthy dose of mischief - have helped him lead a long and fulfilled life, lessons we can all use to transform our own.

After dawn the siege began. It was April 1, 1970, and Army Green Beret medic Gary Beikirch knew the odds were stacked against their survival. Some 10,000 enemy soldiers sought to obliterate the 12 American Special Forces troops and 400 indigenous fighters who stood fast to defend 2,300 women and children inside the village of Dak Seang. For his valor and selflessness during the ruthless siege, Beikirch would be awarded a Medal of Honor, the nation's highest and most prestigious military decoration.

A text message between strangers, begins a deep friendship and love that neither expected. I’m lost and scared. I just need to talk to someone, please… For Lila Brooks, life was just about getting by and burying the memories of a traumatic past she would rather forget. Relationships were hard, and left scars, and ‘Trust’ might as well be a four-letter word… despite the five letters. Her inner circle was small, almost non-existent, and she needed help from an invisible friend who couldn’t judge her. You found me. It’s going to be okay. I’m here… Louis ‘Pasteur’ Gagne ...