| Description |
32 p. : col. ill., maps ; 27 cm. |
| Series |
Acts of courage : inside America's military
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| Note |
Includes glossary. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index. |
| Contents |
Fighting two wars - Grenade attack - Honoring a hero - Ambushed! - One against two - Unthinkable bravery - The ultimate sacrifice - A medic's mission - First aid - Quick thinking - Fighting through the pain - A job like no other - More Army heroes. |
| Summary |
This book recounts the stories of U.S. Army soldiers who have acted with tremendous courage, from the action of Staff Sergeant Leroy Petry, who saved the lives of his teammates but lost his right hand in the process to the action of Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller, who gave his life to save others. |
| Audience |
4-8 Medialog, Inc. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR Middle Grades RL 5.1 0.5 quiz: 149918 |
| Subject |
United States. Army -- Biography.
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Soldiers -- United States.
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Courage.
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Heroes and heroines.
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| ISBN |
9781617724459 (lib.) |
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1617724459 (lib.) |
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