Allan Zullo is een Amerikaanse non-fictie auteur wiens werken zich vaak verdiepen in thema's als sport en geschiedenis. Hij biedt lezers boeiende en frisse perspectieven op bekende gebeurtenissen en figuren. Zijn toegankelijke en onderhoudende stijl maakt hem een geliefde auteur voor lezers van alle leeftijden. Zullo combineert vakkundig nauwgezet onderzoek met meeslepende verhalen, waardoor zijn boeken opvallen in het non-fictie genre.
Focusing on ten remarkable child spies, the narrative highlights the thrilling adventures and bravery of young figures like Emily Geiger, Kit Benson, and Charles Phillips. Each character's unique story showcases their courage and ingenuity in espionage, revealing how these young individuals played pivotal roles in significant historical events. The book delves into their experiences, challenges, and the impact of their actions, providing an engaging exploration of youth and heroism in the world of spying.
Ten true stories of real-life heroes from World War II!Pfc. Jack Lucas -- just a teenager -- is on patrol on Iwo Jima when two grenades land at his feet. Can he save his comrades' lives? Lt. Col. James Rudder and his Rangers are climbing a 100-foot-high cliff on a secret D-Day mission. Can they survive the Nazis' devastating firepower? Sgt. Forrest Vosler is blinded and wounded from an attack by German fighter planes on his crippled bomber. Can he make it home?The world was saved by these and many more real-life heroes. You will never forget their incredible true stories.The war and its heroes --"We've got to fight back!" --The stowaway --American bushido --Attack in the devil's sea --Hero without a gun --Flying blind --Mission impossible --The ghost --From jerk to hero --Buffalo soldier
Collects 10 true accounts of real-life survival stories of attacks by some of the animal kingdom's most dangerous predators, including a shark, an elephant and a cougar. Original.
In a new edition of this bestselling title, the author documents amazing true stories of animals that came to the rescue of kids and saved their lives. Includes accounts of the brave dog that rescued two children from a burning house and a courageous cat that fought off a deadly intruder.
These and other young people came from many walks of life. Now, on the night of April 14, 1912, they all face a life or death crisis aboard the Titanic. When the unthinkable occurs, can they survive?
Celebrating the bravery and intelligence of dogs, this collection features over 150 heartwarming and astonishing tales of canines who have performed remarkable feats. From a mongrel saving a boy during a tsunami to a terrier who defied death, each story highlights the unconditional love and loyalty of these animals. Perfect for dog lovers, it showcases the unique bond between humans and their furry companions, making it a delightful read for the nearly 40 percent of U.S. households that cherish dogs as family members.
WE'RE HERE Some kids are canoeing on a remote lake when a UFO suddenly beams a light down on them. You may find it impossible to beliebe what happens next... Two teenagers are driving at night when they spot a UFO. The next thing the kids remember, it's nearly two hours later. They have no idea what occurred. Later, under hypnosis, they tell a shocking story of a UFO abduction... No one has been able to explain these events. But all these stories are based on documented cases reported by real kids.
Skutočné príbehy tých, ktoré prežili.
Leo potom Walterovi povedal: „Tak, Valti, povedz mi teraz ty, ako si prežil!“„Jediné, čo som vedel, otec, bolo, že zostanem nažive,“ odvetil Walter. „Nedovolil som, aby ma nacisti zmenili na niečo menej ako človeka – pretože ja som niekto.“
Týmito slovami sa končí príbeh mladučkého Waltera Ziffera, ktorý rovnako ako ďalších osem statočných detí, prežil zverstvá holokaustu. Niektoré skrývali svoju pravú totožnosť, iným sa podarilo utiecť, no takmer všetky sa stali svedkami nepredstaviteľných hrôz. Napriek tomu túžili žiť. Pomáhala im v tom neochvejná viera a nádej, že sa všetko znova vráti do starých, šťastných koľají.
Kniha Deti holokaustu sa stala oslavou ľudského ducha, vôle prekonať nevýslovné hrôzy, triumfovať nad zlom a túžby po živote. Všetky deti, ktorých príbehy sú verne zachytené na jej stránkach, vo svojich srdciach verili, že sa zachránia, hoci mnohí okolo nich zomierali. Ich zážitky sú dôkazom, že aj v tých najhrozivejších a najbeznádejnejších situáciách, aké si človek dokáže predstaviť, sa ľudia môžu spoľahnúť na svoju odvahu, vieru a šťastie.
Začítajte sa do deviatich strhujúcich príbehov detí, ktoré vďaka svojej viere prežili hrôzy holokaustu.