Great Battles for Boys Series

"This book should be in school libraries everywhere…" Amazon Top Ten Hall of Fame reviewer, 5 stars Does your son play video games for hours but avoids picking up a book? Does he think history is just a bunch of boring old facts?  What if you could give him all the excitement of screen time but also spark his love of reading and history?  You can with these exciting tales of military battles written especially for boys who are reluctant readers.  Popular history teacher Joe Giorello's hugely successful class, "Great Battles for Boys" is now into an engaging and bestselling non-fiction series written for boys ages 8-14.  In chronological order, beginning with the Revolutionary War, Great Battles for Boys: Bunker Hill to WWI takes young readers to the front lines of American history's most thrilling clashes. Boys discover the raw truth about the colonial fight for freedom, the hardships of Civil War soldiers, the fierce battle of the Alamo, the American Expeditionary Forces winning World War I, and much more! Packed with historic photos, maps, and notable biographies, Great Battles for Boys also explores the military leaders, weapons, and strategies that won victory—or suffered defeat. If your son likes action-packed stories, authentic details, and easy-to-read but exciting chapters, then he'll love Joe Giorello's thrilling accounts of history's greatest battles. "He asks to read these books on his own!" — Paix, 5 stars Buy Great Battles for Boys today and take your son to the frontlines of history! Praise for the Great Battles for Boys series: "This book should be in school libraries everywhere. It is a treasure trove of information that is engagingly written that makes one feel they are in a great classroom with a great instructor sharing his knowledge in a fun way." — Top Ten Hall of Fame Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars

Unforgettable History!   Great Battles for Boys is the bestselling history series that sends young readers "into the fight." Boys learn about military leaders, weapons, and strategies that won—or lost—history's most important battles. Want Boys to Read Books? Give them books they WANT to read! History leaps off the page through historic photographs, maps, and short, powerful chapters.  Great Battles for Boys will capture the attention of even reluctant readers.  The American Civil War More Americans died in this war than all other wars combined—more than 600,000 soldiers.  But what REALLY happened? "In many schools these days, students aren't being taught about the individual battles and struggles of our nation's history, including Gettysburg." 5 Stars, Amazon review Great Battles for Boys: The Civil War. From the first shots at Fort Sumter to the South's surrender at Appomattox, young readers move chronologically through 20 crucial battles, covering all four years of the Civil War. They'll discover which strategies, tactics, and weapons were used, and which military leaders won victory—or suffered defeat.  Battle of the Ironclads: One of America's deadliest naval battles, right off the coast of Virginia Vicksburg: Ulysses S. Grant bombs, terrorizes, and starves a southern city into surrender. Antietam: Robert E. Lee invades the North, and pays a terrible price Petersburg: The North literally blows a hole in the South—and still loses the battle. And more! Why was Robert E. Lee considered a military genius, even after he lost the war? What made Ulysses S. Grant such a powerful general—and a difficult man? Sherman's March—who, what, when, where, and why. Reviews of the Great Battles for Boys series "This book should be in school libraries everywhere. It is a treasure trove of information that is engagingly written that makes one feel they are in a great classroom with a great instructor sharing his knowledge in a fun way." 5 Stars, Top 10 Amazon Reviewer "My nine-year-old son absolutely love this book! Full of great facts and enjoyable to read! He finished it in two nights and was asking for another!" 5 Stars, Richard Dodson

Spartans! Persians! Romans! Historic warriors changed the world. But does your son know why these soldiers were fighting? Find out in Great Battles for Boys: Ancients to Middle Ages. This bestselling history series takes young readers to the front lines of the world's most important clashes. With short but powerful chapters and plenty of historic imagery, history leaps off the page, capturing the attention of even reluctant readers. Want boys to read? Give them books they WANT to read! In this installment of the bestselling series, boys travel to the ancient world to learn about twelve famous military battles that drastically altered world history. They'll also learn about the notable men who led those battles, including Alexander the Great, Julius Casaer, and William "Braveheart" Wallace, among many others.  Beginning in Ancient Greece and Persia, the battles continue into the Middle Ages—including the Crusades—and conclude with the year 1588 when the Spanish Armada's attempted invasion of England, and the dawn of modern naval warfare.  Don't miss the highly acclaimed series for boys that reveals the courage and valor of men in battle, and how their bravery changed the world.  Pick up a copy today—and create a reader tomorrow. Praise for the book: "Got this for my 9 yr old son as a gift. He finished it in one day...couldn't put it down he told me. This is a boy who has comprehension issues and I'm finding it's due to the material. If he doesn't enjoy it he glosses over the words and doesn't remember a thing. This book he was able to answer all kinds of questions and prompted more research for questions he had. Love it! Will be ordering him more." 5 Stars, Barefoot

Does your son hate to read? Change his mind. "My 8 year old loved it!" Great Battles for Boys takes young readers to the front lines of history's most important fights. In this installment of the best-selling history series, the story opens with the Flying Tigers, those wild American soldiers fighting Japan before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. After the deadly surprise attack on Hawaii, the battles storm across the Pacific in the lethal "island-hopping" military strategy that brought Victory Over Japan. How did the Battle of Wake Island turn into "The Alamo of the Pacific"? Who figured out fighter planes could take off from ships in the middle of the ocean? Why was the Doolittle Raid considered a suicide mission? How did the young American men survive while fighting on strange and hostile islands such as Guadalcanal, Saipan, and Iwo Jima? Each chapter of the book features dramatic true stories with historic photos, maps, and other awe-inspiring images. Written specifically for boys, with short chapters that get right to the fight, this book is sure to capture the attention of even the most reluctant readers. "In Volume II of Great Battles, author Joe Giorello paints a vivid picture of events in WW II's Pacific Theater in a way that can make readers forget they aren't listening to first-hand accounts of the action. Combining his uniquely conversational style with myriad historical facts, plenty of interesting photos,and lots of fascinating, little-known anecdotes, Joe takes readers 'behind the scenes' and helps them to experience this vitally important chapter in our Nation's history. From the dark days following Pearl Harbor to victory ratified aboard the USS Missouri, Giorello covers it all – and never fails to capture the incredible sacrifice, unbelievable courage, and selfless service of America's bravest and finest. A great book with superb additional resources; I give it a 'must read!' -- The Reverend Charles F. Reynolds Chief Warrant Officer 3, USMC, Ret.

Does your son play video games for hours but dreads reading? Does he think history is just a bunch of boring old facts? What if you could give him the excitement of screen time and at the same time spark his love of reading and history? Now you can, with these exciting tales of World War II written especially for reluctant readers.  In his highly acclaimed middle-school class "Great Battles for Boys," author Joe Giorello has ignited a love of military history in hundreds of boys. Now with this engaging non-fiction book written specifically for boys ages 8-14, your son can experience that same thrilling adventure in learning.  Beginning with Hitler's invasion of Poland, Great Battles for Boys: WW2 Europe takes young readers to the front lines of the war's most important clashes. Boys will discover the raw history of warfare and learn the battles in chronological order. From Stalingrad's hand-to-hand street fighting and the world's largest tank action at Kursk to the spy-led invasion of Sicily and the surprise D-Day invasion of Normandy—and many other exciting battles!  Filled with historic photographs, maps, and notable biographies of soldiers, Great Battles for Boys: WW2 Europe explores the leaders, weapons, and strategies that toppled the Axis Powers. Each chapter also ends with suggestions for further age-appropriate books and movies that the whole family can watch. If your son likes action-packed accounts, authentic details, and short but exciting chapters, then he'll love this book. And he'll never see history as boring again! Buy Great Battles for Boys today and march into the frontlines of history! "This book should be in school libraries everywhere. It is a treasure trove of information that is engagingly written that makes one feel they are in a great classroom with a great instructor sharing his knowledge in a fun way." — 5 stars Top 10 Amazon Reviewer

Does your son spend hours playing video games but hates reading? What if you could give him all the excitement of screen time AND spark his interest in books? Now you can—with Great Battles for Boys, the series written specifically for reluctant readers. Quick and exciting chapters take boys to the front lines of history's most important military conflicts. Boys also get to see historic photographs, maps, and read biographies of heroic soldiers. Get boys hooked on reading—give them books they want to read! In his highly acclaimed middle-school class "Great Battles for Boys," author Joe Giorello ignites excitement for reading and history. Now your son can experience that same thrilling adventure in learning. Written for boys ages 8-14, particularly boys who struggle with reading, this series changes how boys view "school stuff." In this installment of the bestselling series, young readers experience an unforgettable journey into World War I. They learn about the major battles, leaders, tactics, and strategies that helped the Allies topple the Axis powers. They'll also learn about new inventions, such as airplanes and tanks, which proved crucial to "The Great War." Among the battles covered: • Battle of Tannenberg: outnumbered German soldiers plan a sneak attack that destroys Russian forces, capturing 150,000 prisoners of war. • Battle of the Somme: One of military history's worst follies, this battle ended with more than one million casualties—and yet achieved almost nothing for either side. • Battle of Cantigny: A little-known battle that proved the late-arriving American forces reached the Western Front ready to win. Other chapters cover WWI's most fascinating figures, such as Lawrence of Arabia, Sergeant York, the Harlem Hellfighters, and world events, including the Russian Revolution of 1917. Filled with historic photographs, maps, and notable biographies of ordinary soldiers who accomplished extraordinary feats, Great Battles for Boys: WWI also offers suggestions for movies about each battle that the whole family can watch together. If your son likes action-packed accounts and authentic details, he will love this book. Pick up Great Battles for Boys today—and march to the front lines of history!   PRAISE FOR THE GREAT BATTLES FOR BOYS SERIES: "This book should be in school libraries everywhere. It is a treasure trove of information that is engagingly written that makes one feel they are in a great classroom with a great instructor sharing his knowledge in a fun way." —Hall of Fame Amazon Reviewer

Does your son play videogames for hours and hates reading? Does he think books are boring and history's just a "bunch of old facts"? What if you could give him all the excitement of screen time AND spark his love for reading and history? Now you can—with Great Battles for Boys, the #1 bestselling history series written especially for boys who struggle with reading. Each book in the series focuses on the battles, leaders, tactics, and weapons that won (or lost) history's most significant military clashes. Filled with historic photos and written in an engaging conversational style by a middle school history teacher, Great Battles for Boys brings history to life. These true tales of courage will excite even the most reluctant readers. In this seventh book in the series, boys learn about The Korean War (1950-53) also known as the "The Forgotten War." Despite more than 2 million casualties, most people—young and old—can not fully explain this international conflict or why the United States sacrificed so much treasure to fight it.  But your son will learn about stunning modern warfare—ensuring history is anything but  "forgotten." Here are some of the exciting chapters: The North Korean invasion of South Korea that triggered the war The "Chosin Few" who courageously survived a harrowing retreat that should've brought certain death. The life and times of US Marine Corps legend, Louis "Chesty" Puller Infamous and catastrophic battles such as Naktong River, Twin Tunnels, Samdong-Ni, Bloody Ridge, Pork Chop Hill — and much more! Filled with historic photos, biographies of heroic soldiers and Marines, and suggestions for further readings and movies the whole family can enjoy, this true story moves through the battles in chronological order. Boys also learn about the war's politics, the geography of Asia, and the stark difference between a democratic government and a Communist system. If your son enjoys action-packed stories, authentic details, and short but exciting chapters, he'll love this book.  Praise for the Great Battles for Boys series: "This book should be in school libraries everywhere. It is a treasure trove of information that is engagingly written that makes one feel they are in a great classroom with a great instructor sharing his knowledge in a fun way." — 5 Stars, Amazon Top Ten Hall of Fame Reviewer

Does your son hate to read? Change his mind with jaw-dropping history. Great Battles for Boys: The American Revolution covers the stunning battles that created the United States of America, a war between ragtag colonists and the world's mightiest military force of its time—the British Imperial Army. From Concord and Lexington to Brandywine and Yorktown, history leaps off the page and captures the imagination of even the most reluctant readers. Boys will learn about the colonial tyranny of King George III, the writing of the Declaration of Independence, and the appointment of George Washington as commander of the Continental Army. Then, in chronological order, young readers move to the front lines of the war's major clashes, including: Long Island: British General Howe crushes Washington's forces and proves the odds are definitely against the Patriot forces. Battle of Trenton: Washington's stunning reversal after his famous Christmas Eve "crossing the Delaware." Valley Forge: Starving, broke, and battle-weary, the Continental Army hunkers down in Pennsylvania for a long cold winter — and emerges as an entirely different fighting force. Cowpens: The southern clash where Daniel Morgan's brilliant tactics outsmart his enemy. Yorktown: Washington's unyielding attack that ends eight long years of suffering — and wins liberty for the colonies. Each chapter also profiles the Revolution's most fascinating leaders— Benedict Arnold, Lafayette, Francis Marion, Henry Knox —and discusses the era's complicated politics, including the role of colonial women and slavery. This action-packed book will teach your son the foundational and aspirational ideas that are woven into the United States of America—such as life, liberty, and justice for all—and how those principles were won by the brave men and women who risked everything to defeat tyranny. After reading "Great Battles for Boys: The American Revolution," your son will know exactly what it means when someone says, "Freedom isn't free." PRAISE FOR THE GREAT BATTLES FOR BOYS SERIES "This book should be in school libraries everywhere. It is a treasure trove of information that is engagingly written that makes one feel they are in a great classroom with a great instructor sharing his knowledge in a fun way." — 5 Stars, Amazon Top Ten Hall of Fame Reviewer