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At Battle in World War II
The Second World War is a war of the modern world, in terms of technology and firepower. Airplanes, tanks, and fully automatic weapons make their appearance. Battles in both Europe and the Pacific give this fight between nations a global scope. Will you: Live through the attack of Stalingrad as a young Russian commander? Experience the invasion of Okinawa as a U.S. pilot or infantryman? Fight in the Battle of the Bulge, a major turning point in the war? You Choose offers multiple perspectives on history, supporting Common Core reading standards and providing readers a front-row seat to the past.
113 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2015
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Matt Doeden
466 books26 followersMatt Doeden was born in southern Minnesota and lived parts of his childhood in Golden Valley, Minnesota, and Madison, Minnesota. He studied journalism at Mankato State University, where he worked at the college newspaper for three years. In his senior year, he served as the paper's Sports Editor, which put him in charge of the entire sports section, the sports writers, and the photographers. He covered mostly college sports, but also the Minnesota Vikings, who held training camp at MSU.
His work allowed him to meet and interview people like Dennis Green, Cris Carter, Robert Smith, and more. Matt went on to work as a sports writer for the Mankato paper, and then he got a job as an editor with a small children's publisher called Capstone Press, and in 2003 he decided to start his own business as a freelance writer and editor.
Since then, Matt has written and edited hundreds of books. Lots of them are on high-interest topics like cars, sports, and airplanes. He also writes and edits on geography, science, and even math.
His work allowed him to meet and interview people like Dennis Green, Cris Carter, Robert Smith, and more. Matt went on to work as a sports writer for the Mankato paper, and then he got a job as an editor with a small children's publisher called Capstone Press, and in 2003 he decided to start his own business as a freelance writer and editor.
Since then, Matt has written and edited hundreds of books. Lots of them are on high-interest topics like cars, sports, and airplanes. He also writes and edits on geography, science, and even math.
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March 23, 2020
It’s World War II, and you are a soldier. Follow the action at the battle of Stalingrad, the battle of the Bulge, of the battle of Okinawa and see where your choices lead. After you finish, learn more about the war using the book’s timeline, suggested readings and internet sites, glossary, and “other paths to explore” section.
When I was a kid, my aunt and two cousins – both boys, both older than me – lived with my paternal grandparents. As an only child for almost eight years and then a much older sister of little sisters, when I visited my grandparents those boys were like alien beings introducing me to things both terrifying and exciting: the rock band Kiss (terrifying), Mad Magazine (exciting), horror movies (terrifying), and Choose Your Own Adventure novels (exciting). I could never really figure out if those Choose Your Own Adventure books were “real” books or not, but I secretly loved them. This book is part of the “You Choose Battlefield Series,” which introduces young people to various wars throughout history using interactive, narrative nonfiction. Other “You Choose” series address other historical topics. The book was a little too “graphic” for my taste with a few scenes where characters are shot in the head, but, given what I know about the video games kids play, it is tame in comparison, and I think this is a fun way to get kids engaged in history.
As a means of encourage analytical thinking, what better way to introduce students to how historical choices had consequences than to let the students experience making those choices and undergoing the consequences through a Choose Your Own Adventure style narrative? This well-referenced book introduces children to key battles of War World II in an engaging way and provides thoughtful resources for more exploration of the topic. The information is presented in a simplified manner but still historically accurate. Historical photographs provide helpful illustrations with contextual captions throughout. While the book does incorporate some creative storytelling, making the reader part of the story, the narrative provides an engaging way to get children to learn factual information about the covered historical topics. This title and others in the You Choose series make an excellent accompaniment to traditional primary source materials and other non-narrative non-fiction titles.
When I was a kid, my aunt and two cousins – both boys, both older than me – lived with my paternal grandparents. As an only child for almost eight years and then a much older sister of little sisters, when I visited my grandparents those boys were like alien beings introducing me to things both terrifying and exciting: the rock band Kiss (terrifying), Mad Magazine (exciting), horror movies (terrifying), and Choose Your Own Adventure novels (exciting). I could never really figure out if those Choose Your Own Adventure books were “real” books or not, but I secretly loved them. This book is part of the “You Choose Battlefield Series,” which introduces young people to various wars throughout history using interactive, narrative nonfiction. Other “You Choose” series address other historical topics. The book was a little too “graphic” for my taste with a few scenes where characters are shot in the head, but, given what I know about the video games kids play, it is tame in comparison, and I think this is a fun way to get kids engaged in history.
As a means of encourage analytical thinking, what better way to introduce students to how historical choices had consequences than to let the students experience making those choices and undergoing the consequences through a Choose Your Own Adventure style narrative? This well-referenced book introduces children to key battles of War World II in an engaging way and provides thoughtful resources for more exploration of the topic. The information is presented in a simplified manner but still historically accurate. Historical photographs provide helpful illustrations with contextual captions throughout. While the book does incorporate some creative storytelling, making the reader part of the story, the narrative provides an engaging way to get children to learn factual information about the covered historical topics. This title and others in the You Choose series make an excellent accompaniment to traditional primary source materials and other non-narrative non-fiction titles.
May 26, 2023
This is another informative read from the You Choose series. The three paths to choose are 1. The battle of Stalingrad in Russia 2. The Battle of the Bulge in Belgium and 3. the Battle of Okinawa in Japan. I felt like these were excellent choices to give a rounded perspective. In the Stalingrad battle you will choose to fight with the German or Russian Army since the US wasn't in the war yet. In the Battle of the Bulge you will be an American fighting the Germans and choose to fight or scout for information. In Okinawa you're on an aircraft carrier and will be fighting from the air.
Obviously you have to like this sort of book or you'll be tempted to give it a low rating. My students love all the You Choose books. I can see the appeal. For such a short book, they really do learn a lot.
Obviously you have to like this sort of book or you'll be tempted to give it a low rating. My students love all the You Choose books. I can see the appeal. For such a short book, they really do learn a lot.
February 24, 2020
The review of World War II
This book is great! You should read about all the details and feelings. It makes you think you are actually there and you can choose your own life! I recommend this book because it tells all the battles and things that happened in their lives at that time. It tells how people are feeling. It even tells you a timeline of what happened. They even tell about how many people died. I rate this book a 5-star book! 😁
This book is great! You should read about all the details and feelings. It makes you think you are actually there and you can choose your own life! I recommend this book because it tells all the battles and things that happened in their lives at that time. It tells how people are feeling. It even tells you a timeline of what happened. They even tell about how many people died. I rate this book a 5-star book! 😁
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