Books for Grades 9-12

Air Born: Artistic Musings of a WWII Pilot and POW by Jan Davis offers a deeply personal look into the experiences of a WWII pilot during his time as a prisoner of war. Through reflective writings and artistic expressions, Davis brings her father's...

Celebrate the legacy of aviation in Air Born: Two Generations in Flight by Jan Davis. This compelling memoir tells the intertwined stories of a WWII pilot and his daughter, an astronaut, as they navigate the skies across different eras of flight. Through...

American Flygirl by Susan AnkenyHardcover272 PagesApril 23, 2024 One of WWII’s most uniquely hidden figures, Hazel Ying Lee was the first Asian American woman to earn a pilot’s license, join the WASPs, and fly for the United States military...

American Soldier of WWII: D-Day, A Visual Reference Denis Hambucken Paperback 104 pages 2013 On June 6, 1944, 75,000 American men landed on the beaches of Normandy. The opening act in the liberation of Western Europe was the most ambitious military...

Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II  By Robert Matzen Paperback 404 pages Uncover the hidden history of Audrey Hepburn's harrowing experiences during World War II in Dutch Girl by Robert Matzen. This gripping biography details...

Misconceptions about the Tuskegee Airmen: Refuting Myths about America's First Black Military Pilotsby Daniel HaulmanPaperback152 PagesFebruary 2023Once an obscure piece of World War II history, the Tuskegee Airmen are now among the most celebrated and...

On the Run By: Casey Willems 82 Pages In 1944, Frans, is a twelve-year-old boarding school student taking care of a band of ponies when an American airman is shot down over occupied Holland. Frans rescues Bill. While trying to bring him to a safe...

The Greatest Treasure Hunt in History: The Story of the Monuments MenBy Robert M. Edsel Hardcover368 pages2019Age Range: 9 - 12Grade Level: 4 - 7 Robert M. Edsel, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Monuments Men, brings this story to young...

The World War II Quiz Book: Over 1,700 Questions and Answers to Test Your Knowledge of History's Most Compelling Conflict Robert Davenport Paperback 364 Pages 2009 If you think you know a lot about World War II, challenge yourself with this...