Fagbøger for børn og unge: krig, slag og væbnede styrker

Sigurd Barrett markerer 100-året for Genforeningen Fortællingen begynder med ”Der var engang …”, og H.C. Andersen kigger også forbi – men der er ikke tale om et eventyr, men om en rigtig historie fra den virkelige verden. Det er en historie om krig og kærlighed, om magt og store følelser. For når det handler om, hvor vi hører til og hvilket sprog, vi skal tale, så handler det om vores identitet, og den vil alle mennesker gerne selv være med til at bestemme. Indtil 1920 var området syd for Kolding en del af Tyskland og fyldt med svære nationale konflikter. Men i 1920 resulterede en folkeafstemning i, at den daværende grænse blev flyttet 50 km sydpå, hvor den ligger i dag. På den måde blev Sønderjylland genforenet med Danmark. Omkring 100-års-jubilæet for Genforeningen vil Grænseforeningen og Sigurd Barrett formidle historien om Genforeningen i et nutidigt perspektiv for hele Danmark gennem en bog, helt nye sange og 100 koncerter over hele landet Sigurd Barrett formidler i Sigurd fortæller om genforeningen et vigtigt stykke danmarkshistorie i sin veloplagte, humoristiske og oplysende fortællestil, som vi kender fra Sigurd fortæller danmarkshistorie. Bogen er vedlagt en CD med 16 dejlige sange af Sigurd.

En samlet fortælling om Danmark under besættelsen 1940-1945. Fortalt for børn og voksne. Følg besættelsen år for år. Læs om den tyske invasion i 1940. Få historien om, hvordan det var at leve i Danmark i en tid med mørklægning, rationering og varemangel. Hør om sabotage, illegale blade og om, hvordan danske nazister hvervede danske drenge til deres ungdomskorps. Læs om aktionen mod jøderne, og om frihedskæmperne, som satte deres liv på spil. Og få skildringen af den længe ventede befrielse i maj 1945. Bogen bygger på et fyldigt kildemateriale, breve, bøger, øjenvidneskildringer og fotografier fra tiden.

Er du klar?Du arbejder for de adelige på en fornem borg– dit drømmejob!Men da borgen angribes af selveste kongen, skal du virkelig stå din prøve og bevise, om du er kvik nok til at bo på en middelalderborg!Det mindste fejltrin kan koste dig livet!De vigtigste råd fra eksperterne:- Kend din plads. Det er middelalderens allervigtigste leveregel.- Opfør dig ordentligt. Høflighed er en dyd på denne tid.- Hold lav profil, hvis borgen kommer under angreb.- Måske er livet på landet alligevel at foretrække. Hold dig langt væk fra borge!“Den utrolige historie om middelalderborge” er en del af en ny børnebogsserie, der henvender sig til læsere i alderen 8-12 år. Bøgerne handler om forskellige store historiske begivenheder, hvor læseren er hovedpersonen i fortællingen. Bogen er skrevet af Jacqueline Morley og illustreret af David Antram. De humoristiske tekster og illustrationer indeholder masser af sjove facts om verdens mange utrolige historier!

Globes nye fagbogsserie af "Bliv klog på" bøger giver dine børn en unik mulighed for at udforske verdenen omkring dem. Med imponerende fotografier og fantastiske illustrationer tager vi dine børn med på en visuel oplevelse, der vil vække deres nysgerrighed og begejstring.Dyk ned i vikingernes verden og udforsk deres dramatiske historie! Med "Bliv klog på Vikinger" kan dine børn udforske deres livsstil, opdagelser og eventyr. Bogen tager dine børn med tilbage i tiden og lader dem opleve vikingernes sejlskibe, våben, slagsmål og meget mere. Denne bog er en absolut nødvendighed for enhver viking-entusiast!

Sibert Honor author Deborah Hopkinson illuminates the true stories of Jewish children who fled Nazi Germany, risking everything to escape to safety on the Kindertransport. An NCTE Orbis Pictus recommended book and a Sydney Taylor Book Award Notable Title.Ruth David was growing up in a small village in Germany when Adolf Hitler rose to power in the 1930s. Under the Nazi Party, Jewish families like Ruth's experienced rising anti-Semitic restrictions and attacks. Just going to school became dangerous. By November 1938, anti-Semitism erupted into Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, and unleashed a wave of violence and forced arrests.Days later, desperate volunteers sprang into action to organize the Kindertransport, a rescue effort to bring Jewish children to England. Young people like Ruth David had to say good-bye to their families, unsure if they'd ever be reunited. Miles from home, the Kindertransport refugees entered unrecognizable lives, where food, clothes -- and, for many of them, language and religion -- were startlingly new. Meanwhile, the onset of war and the Holocaust visited unimaginable horrors on loved ones left behind. Somehow, these rescued children had to learn to look forward, to hope.Through the moving and often heart-wrenching personal accounts of Kindertransport survivors, critically acclaimed and award-winning author Deborah Hopkinson paints the timely and devastating story of how the rise of Hitler and the Nazis tore apart the lives of so many families and what they were forced to give up in order to save these children.

From winner of Winner of the Mildred L. Batchelder Award for Friedrich and for readers of Number the Stars and If I Should Die Before I Wake. Hans and his friend Gunther, are just trying to get through life with Adolf Hitler being elected in Germany. Gunther's father was against Hitler, but eight-year-olds Hans and Gunther join the SS youth program, and later enter the military, where they are swept away by Hitler's regime.

"This work is based on Last Witnesses: An Oral History of the Children of WWII, translation copyright Ã2019 by Penguin Random House LLC."

This young readers' edition from New York Times bestselling author and Fox News anchor Bret Baier dives into the first of the secret World War II meetings between President Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin, which would shape the world for decades to come.In the process, it tells the story of the personal and political evolution of Roosevelt, and how he came to be the man who orchestrated the most decisive conference of the war. Following Germany's invasion of the USSR in June 1941, Prime Minister Winston Churchill offered his support to the Soviets. But by the time the United States entered what had become the second World War in history, it became crucial for the Allied forces to better align themselves against the Axis powers.This meeting of the minds took place in Tehran, and in attendance were some of the most iconic leaders of the twentieth century: Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin.Though America, Britain, and the Soviet Union all had a common enemy, their political goals differed greatly. This young readers' edition will explore how their united stance against Nazi Germany allowed them to mend their differences, paving the way for what eventually became one of the most important victories in world history.This book, which includes an insert of photographs from that time, tells the inside story of their secret conference.

Featured on Entertainment Weekly's MUST-LIST!The highly anticipated second book in Marie Lu's New York Times bestseller, LEGEND—perfect for fans of THE HUNGER GAMES and DIVERGENT!June and Day arrive in Vegas just as the unthinkable happens: the Elector Primo dies, and his son Anden takes his place. With the Republic edging closer to chaos, the two join a group of Patriot rebels eager to help Day rescue his brother and offer passage to the Colonies. They have only one request—June and Day must assassinate the new Elector.It's their chance to change the nation, to give voice to a people silenced for too long. But as June realizes this Elector is nothing like his father, she's haunted by the choice ahead. What if Anden is a new beginning? What if revolution must be more than loss and vengeance, anger and blood—what if the Patriots are wrong?

"Genocide: Global Viewpoints examines current, often controversial, topics of worldwide interest and importance from a variety of international perspectives"--

Fans of Suzanne Collin's The Hunger Games and Veronica Roth's Divergent series will enjoy this high-octane adventure, with ordinary teens fighting a corrupt world. This dystopian series is based in a future New Zealand. Told from the five different perspectives of the primary cast, the story unfolds with heart-rending courage and gripping action scenes. Set in a time that is not far removed from our own, the authors answer the chilling question of what the world could become, if we don't rally together."We're really going to do it, aren't we," Lizzie said at last. She looked across at me, the flickering fire lighting her eyes with flame. An omen."Yeah. We really are."They never expected a home-coming party. When the teens land back in New Zealand, they're greeted by a ghost-town. The houses, empty. Farms, untended. And their families remain imprisoned. The Prime Minister's soldiers control the nation, patrolling the streets and eliminating any resistance. Alone again, the teens fight to survive. But this time, it's different-they won't let the enemy gain the upper hand. As they plan their biggest attack yet, the teens must rely on each other for strength. Victory is theirs for the taking. But even victory comes at a cost.The second book in the Black Skies series, The Price of Pandemonium is a 'must read'. Buy your copy today.

The first in a YA political fantasy duology about a fierce princess determined to bring lasting peace to her kingdom regardless of the cost to her heart?from C.J. Redwine, the author of the Defiance series and the New York Times bestselling Ravenspire series. Perfect for fans of These Violent Delights, And I Darken, and Ash Princess.Princess Charis Willowthorn is the dutiful sword of Calera. Raised to be ruthless and cunning, her only goal is to hold her war-torn kingdom together long enough to find a path toward peace with their ancient foe Montevallo, even if the cost is her own heart.When violence erupts in the castle itself, nearly killing the queen, Charis must assume her mother's duties and manage both the war and her kingdom. But as an unseen enemy begins sinking Calera's ships, Charis realizes a threat much greater than Montevallo is coming for her people. So she forms a plan.By day, she is Calera's formidable princess intent on forging an alliance with Montevallo. By night, she disguises herself as a smuggler and roams the sea with a trusted group of loyalists, hunting for their new enemies. And through it all, there's the one boy she can't have?who guards her life, but steals her heart.But her enemies are much closer than Charis realizes, and her heart isn't the only thing she has left to lose.

From two-time Newbery medalist and living legend Lois Lowry comes a moving account of the lives lost in two of WWII's most infamous events: Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. With evocative black-and-white illustrations by SCBWI Golden Kite Award winner Kenard Pak.Lois Lowry looks back at history through a personal lens as she draws from her own memories as a child in Hawaii and Japan, as well as from historical research, in this stunning work in verse for young readers.On the Horizon tells the story of people whose lives were lost or forever altered by the twin tragedies of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. Based on the lives of soldiers at Pearl Harbor and civilians in Hiroshima, On the Horizon contemplates humanity and war through verse that sings with pain, truth, and the importance of bridging cultural divides. This masterful work emphasizes empathy and understanding in search of commonality and friendship, vital lessons for students as well as citizens of today's world. Kenard Pak's stunning illustrations depict real-life people, places, and events, making for an incredibly vivid return to our collective past.In turns haunting, heartbreaking, and uplifting, On the Horizon will remind readers of the horrors and heroism in our past, as well as offer hope for our future.

Elizabeth is drawn into a dramatic story from the American Revolution when she discovers a portrait of her ancestor, a girl called Zee, who has a striking resemblance to Elizabeth. The girls' lives intertwine and Elizabeth's present-day story alternates with Zee's. As Elizabeth learns about Zee, and walks where Zee once walked and battles raged, the past becomes as vivid and real as the present.

"Think of it as a game, Jack.Play the game right and you might outlast the Nazis."Caught up in Hitler's Final Solution to annihilate Europe's Jews, fifteen-year-old Jack Mandelbaum is torn from his family and thrown into the nightmarish world of the concentration camps. Here, simple existence is a constant struggle, and Jack must learn to live hour to hour, day to day. Despite intolerable conditions, he resolves not to hate his captors and vows to see his family again. But even with his strong will to survive, how long can Jack continue to play this life-and-death game?Award-winning author Andrea Warren has crafted an unforgettable true story of a boy becoming a man in the shadow of the Third Reich.

"Battery D, First Rhode Island Light Artillery, inside the Civil War" by Dr. George C. Sumner is a compelling exploration of a vital army unit's research for the duration of the American Civil War. Dr. Sumner meticulously delves into the historic documents to provide a vibrant and precise account of Battery D, shedding mild on its characteristic, demanding conditions, and contributions to the battle strive. The narrative unfolds with precision, chronicling the unit's engagements, strategies, and the non-public stories of the squaddies who comprised Battery D. Dr. Sumner no longer best gives an extensive-ranging view of the battles in which the battery participated however moreover delves into the lives and sacrifices of the guys who served. The book offers a complete information of the Civil War's effect on Battery D and, by way of manner of extension, the more context of the conflict. Dr. Sumner's artwork are marked by using scholarly rigor and a deep appreciation for historic nuances, making them a beneficial useful resource for both students and fanatics interested by the Civil War generation.

A stunning collaboration between award-winning and bestselling authors Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin, this middle grade historical adventure follows two siblings at Bletchley Park, the home of WWII codebreakers, as they try to unravel a mystery surrounding their mother’s death.Remember, you are bound by the Official Secrets Act…Summer, 1940. Nineteen-year-old Jakob Novis and his quirky younger sister Lizzie share a love of riddles and puzzles. And now they’re living inside of one. The quarrelsome siblings find themselves amidst one of the greatest secrets of World War II—Britain’s eccentric codebreaking factory at Bletchley Park. As Jakob joins Bletchley’s top minds to crack the Nazi's Enigma cipher, fourteen-year-old Lizzie embarks on a mission to solve the mysterious disappearance of their mother.The Battle of Britain rages and Hitler’s invasion creeps closer. And at the same time, baffling messages and codes arrive on their doorstep while a menacing inspector lurks outside the gates of the Bletchley mansion. Are the messages truly for them, or are they a trap? Could the riddles of Enigma and their mother's disappearance be somehow connected? Jakob and Lizzie must find a way to work together as they race to decipher clues which unravel a shocking puzzle that presents the ultimate challenge: How long must a secret be kept?

In January 1961, three days before President Dwight D. Eisenhower passed the torch to John F. Kennedy, the president had one final mission.In the young readers' edition of his New York Times bestselling book, Fox News anchor Bret Baier examines the historic transition and Eisenhower's last chance to lead the country he loved through his legendary farewell address and his personal appeals to Kennedy. Baier paints a vivid picture of the contrasts between old and new at the beginning of a decisive decade in American history. Eisenhower and Kennedy were very different men. Eisenhower, at seventy, was an elder statesman, a five-star Army general during WWII, and one of the most popular Republican presidents of the past century. Kennedy, a forty-three-year-old Democrat, had captured the nation's attention with his energy and youth, but was inexperienced.Eisenhower believed he had hard-won knowledge to pass on to his successor, but he didn't know if Kennedy would listen. It was Eisenhower's final mission as president to leave the new president, and the country, with the lessons he had learned and guidance for a direction forward.Meticulously researched, broad in scope, and full of timely insights?as well as historic photographs?this edition will enable young readers to experience a piece of ?living history? and will inspire a deeper understanding of the pivotal moments that forged the next seventy-five years.

Steve and River can't believe it. They're going on another time traveling adventure! This time, they are a part of the American Volunteer Group, tasked with defending China against the attack of the Japanese in 1941. The two time travelers are joined by new friend Jackson flying dangerous missions, defending the Chinese bases, battling Burma bugs, and even facing off against tigers. Along the way, the cats give them important clues about why they are time traveling. A larger battle looms in space and the cats appear to be.....aliens?? Don't miss book two of the Time Traveler series: The Flying Tigers!

A 2016 Odyssey Honor Audiobook!2016 Newbery Honor BookNew York Times BestsellerAn impassioned, uplifting, and virtuosic tour de force from a treasured storyteller!Lost and alone in a forbidden forest, Otto meets three mysterious sisters and suddenly finds himself entwined in a puzzling quest involving a prophecy, a promise, and a harmonica. Decades later, Friedrich in Germany, Mike in Pennsylvania, and Ivy in California each, in turn, become interwoven when the very same harmonica lands in their lives. All the children face daunting challenges: rescuing a father, protecting a brother, holding a family together. And ultimately, pulled by the invisible thread of destiny, their suspenseful solo stories converge in an orchestral crescendo. Richly imagined and masterfully crafted, Echo pushes the boundaries of genre, form, and storytelling innovation to create a wholly original novel that will resound in your heart long after the last note has been struck.

"Four score and seven years ago..." begins Abraham Lincoln's beautiful speech commemorating the three-day battle that turned the tide of the Civil War. The South had been winning up to this point. So how did Union troops stop General Robert E. Lee's invasion of the North? With black-and-illustrations throughout and sixteen pages of photos, this turning point in history is brought vividly to life.

Danmarks historie har været præget af de krige, vi har deltaget i. Nogle gange har det været erobringskrige som i vikingetiden, hvor den danske konge var den mægtigste i Nordeuropa. Andre gange har vi måttet kæmpe, for at landet ikke skulle blive udslettet.Siden 1948 har Danmark deltaget i fredsbevarende operationer og militære konflikter i udlandet. I alt har over 60.000 danske soldater været udsendt.

In 1941, Darwin is bombed, and the war against the Germans and the Japanese gets alarmingly close. While those in the area are raising money for the war effort with backyard concerts, the kids on Bolton Road have their own ideas about how to help out. Notices around the town warn that loose talk kills. Are spies passing information to the enemies right under their noses? Mable convinces Nancy, Janet, Fred and Lennie that catching spies is the best way to do their part. But will their efforts catch the traitors...or make the kids targets?

Captain Raferty Hawkins, the Duke of Black Hallow and consort to Queen Alexis I, has two big challenges. There is a blood contract out on him and Killian O'Hare. The money is coming from the Aurora Empire, but the operators are near at hand in the Badlands. The second problem is less immediate but has greater consequences for the universe. The Goldenes Tor military is about to overthrow their emperor and enter the war in support of the Orion Confederation against the Aurora Empire. Such an event would mean defeat for the Zekes.The pirate leader decides to focus on the latter problem while letting his allies handle the former problem. His Badlands comrades are used to such situations as someone has been trying to kill them for the majority of their lives. Destiny Flores, Tactical, Baby Doll, and the two hit men, Shelby Pope and Jackson Kemper, make a formidable group regardless of the threat. Now they will search for the people who are administering the contract. Once found, they will be dealt with in the usual way such problems are handled in the Badlands: ruthless violence administered with vengeance.The blood contract is being funded by members of the peerage within the Aurora Empire. These elites know this is their best chance to get Hawkins and O'Hare before these two would-be contemporaries can become forces within Aurora upper society at the war's end. Queen Alexis intends to bring these instigators to justice. Unfortunately for the guilty peers involved, the punishment will not be the usual slap on the wrist reserved for members of the ruling class who stray outside of the law. Alexis loves her consort and has no intention of letting this slide. With the aid of media mogul David Van Drucker, Alex will dish out her own brand of justice. It will not be violent, but it will be just as effective in ending the threat.Meanwhile, Hawkins addresses the bigger problem. If Emperor Viktor Aurick is taken by the traitors within the Goldenes Tor Imperial Staff, the attack on the Aurora Empire would immediately follow. Despite knowing of the attack, the Royal Navy does not have the ships to defeat such a massive onslaught. The longer the emperor stays free, the longer the attack is delayed. The emperor turns to Hawkins for help in retrieving his throne. Hawkins searches for allies to bring to the cause. He is under no illusion that allies will join him to help create a better universe, but they will join for money or other favors that the emperor can grant. Hawkins directs the recruitment of the greedy, the needy, and anyone else with a warship and ordnance for this fight.Captains Killian O'Hare, Shane Delacruz, and Dylan Whitlock do their parts to achieve the goals of Pirate Flotilla One as ongoing missions are concluded and old scores are settled. This may be the last time such an occasion will present itself, and revenge cannot be put off until tomorrow.Old enemies become new allies as a threat that could take them all down must be defeated.