How did African American soldiers help win World War II? Younger readers can discover the little known history of the Harlem Hellfighters in this volume through photos, infographics, timelines, charts and easy-to-read text. As they follow along, readers will learn about the lives of many African American men who acted heroically for their country even as they faced hardship and discrimination.
With primary source photos, infographics, timelines, and easy-to-read text, BOLT’s All-American Fighting Forces series reveals the little-known history of men and women who acted heroically for their country even as they faced hardship and discrimination. Each nonfiction book focuses on a particular fighting force that represents America’s diverse society and history. Helpful glossaries and indexes in each volume direct readers to the most important terms and topics.
The books in the BOLT 1 series feature high-interest topics that students with a 3rd through 5th grade primary reading level will return to again and again. Easy-to-read text helps kids understand the material and enjoy the reading experience. Packed with dynamic photos, charts, diagrams, fun facts, and infographics, BOLT’s attention-grabbing titles are sure to have your readers coming back for more.