Erin's Book'd Lists

Mysteries of History

Created by Erin - Updated on August 30^th 2021

Following a visit to Pearl Harbor, my oldest son became very interested in learning more about historical battles. He read through all sorts of books on a variety of topics, and here are a few.

Heroes of Pearl Harbor

Zullo, Allan, author.

From the Publisher

Tells ten stories of servicemen who risked their lives to save their ships, to rescue others, and to fight back against the enemy when Pearl Harbor was attacked in December of 1941.

Leo Thorsness : Vietnam: valor in the sky

Spradlin, Michael P., author.

From the Publisher

"Lieutenant Colonel Leo K. Thorsness was a Wild Weasel pilot in the Vietnam War, targeting enemy missile sites. On a 1967 mission, when his wingmen ejected from their burning aircraft, Thorsness initiated attacks on enemy planes and other daring maneuvers in order to protect them. Two weeks later, he was shot down and would become a P. O. W. for the next six years."--Amazon.

What was D-Day?

Demuth, Patricia, author.

From the Publisher

An introduction to one of the most famous historical moments in war time: D-Day.

The American Revolution

Messner, Kate, author.

From the Publisher

"A book that explores the hidden truth about the American Revolution featuring sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels"-- Provided by publisher.

I survived the shark attacks of 1916

Ball, Georgia, adapter.

From the Publisher

In July, 1916, Chet Roscow is fascinated by news accounts of the great white shark said to be attacking people along the New Jersey shore not far from his home, but when he goes swimming in Matawan Creek he discovers the truth of the stories."--Provided by publisher.

Prisoner B-3087

Gratz, Alan, 1972-

From the Publisher

Based on the life of Jack Gruener, this book relates his story of survival from the Nazi occupation of Krakow, when he was eleven, through a succession of concentration camps, to the final liberation of Dachau.