The Wind Will Howl: Book 3 Raleigh Harmon P.I ., Giorello Sibella

In his highly acclaimed middle-school class "Great Battles for Boys," author Joe Giorello has ignited a love of reading and history in hundreds of boys. Now your son can experience that same thrilling adventure in learning with this engaging non-fiction series written specifically for boys ages 8-14.

In this installment of the bestselling history series, young readers will learn about World War I's major battles, leaders, tactics and modern inventions such as airplanes and tanks that were crucial to "The Great War"--named not because the conflict was so good, but because its losses were so devastating. It's an unforgettable journey into history.

Among the battles covered here:

• Battle of Tannenberg: outnumbered German soldiers pull a sneak attack and destroy Russian forces, capturing 150,000 prisoners of war.
• Battle of the Somme: Among military history's worst follies, this battle ended with more than one million casualties--and yet achieved almost nothing for either the Allies or the Central Powers.
• Battle of Cantigny: A little-known battle that proved late-arriving and novice American forces came to the Western Front to win this long-suffering war.

Other chapters cover WWI's most fascinating figures, such as Lawrence of Arabia, Sergeant York, and the Harlem Hellfighters. Boys will also gain an understanding of the world events shaped by this monumental conflict, including the Russian Revolution of 1917.

Filled with historic photographs, maps, and notable biographies of ordinary soldiers who accomplished extraordinary feats against all odds, Great Battles for Boys: WWI explains the weapons, tactics, and strategies that helped the Allies topple the Central Powers. Each chapter also concludes with suggestions for further age-appropriate books, internet sites, and movies that the whole family can watch together.

If your son likes action-packed accounts and authentic details, he will love this book.

"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

• Bunker Hill: When ragtag colonists fought the mighty British Red Coats--and won.
• Saratoga: Untrained American militias taught British General "Gentleman Johnny" Burgoyne a hard lesson.
• Gettysburg: The devastating slaughter of brother against brother in the Civil War, provoking Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.
• Antietam: The crucial invasion, gone horribly wrong.
• Vicksburg: One Southern city struggling to survive General U.S. Grant's siege.
• Little Big Horn: What really happened at Custer's Last Stand?
• The Alamo: Find out why Texans say, "Remember the Alamo "
• San Jacinto: One of the world's shortest battles and a surprise victory that won America its southwestern territory.
• The Rough Riders: Teddy Roosevelt, medal of honor winner, and the men who took San Juan Hill.
• The Lost Battalion of WWI: Some of the brave Americans who fought for survival in the Great War.

"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."
The Reverend Charles F. Reynolds Chief Warrant Officer 3, USMC, Ret.