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Biographies of eleven recipients of America's highest military honor.
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Packed with true stories of ordinary kids who became heroes under the most extreme circumstances, this book shows readers that incredible bravery can come from people just Like the Willow Tree: The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Young Girl: The Definitive Edition of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition Lydia Amelia Piercem. Each biography reads like an action movie, following soldiers, sailors, and Marines through daring rescues, impossible odds, and moments where courage meant the difference between life and death. If your kid loves the gutsy survival stories in the I Survived series or devours sports biographies about underdog athletes, they'll be hooked on these real life heroes who faced down danger without hesitation. Perfect for readers in grades 4 through 7 who crave nonfiction that reads like fiction, especially those who love history books and military stories.