Pigeon Hero! Contributor(s): Redmond, Shirley Raye (Author), Ettlinger, Doris (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0689854862 ISBN-13: 9780689854866 Publisher: Simon Spotlight
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: November 2003 Annotation: During World War II, carrier pigeons were used to send messages across enemy lines. G.I. Joe was one such pigeon, working closely with British and American troops to help them communicate over long distances and coordinate their attacks. Full color. Click for more in this series: Ready-To-Read - Level 2 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Birds - Juvenile Fiction | Readers - Beginner |
Dewey: E |
LCCN: 2002008842 |
Age Level: 5-7 |
Grade Level: Kindergarten-2 |
Lexile Measure: 490(Not Available) |
Series: Ready-To-Read - Level 2 |
Physical Information: 0.25" H x 6" W x 9" L (0.15 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Cultural Region - Italy |
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 10/15/2003 pg. 1275 School Library Journal 12/01/2003 pg. 138 Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 208 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 208 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 74659 Reading Level: 2.5 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In a town in Italy during World War II the people have surrendered without firing a shot. But American warplanes are due to arrive, and the radio's broken, so no one can tell them to call off the attack G. I. Joe, a carrier pigeon, is the only one who can take the message to the Americans. Will he make it in time and save the town? |
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