Library's review
The role of African Americans in World War II is recounted through the experiences of America’s first black paratroopers, the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion (Triple Nickels). The enlisted black soldiers fight discrimination at home, segregation in the military, and injustice abroad
Genres
Publication
Candlewick (2013), Edition: Illustrated, 160 pages
Description
Examines the role of African-Americans in the military through the history of the Triple Nickles, America's first black paratroopers, who fought against attacks perpetrated on the American West by the Japanese during World War II.
Awards
BCCB Blue Ribbon Book (Nonfiction — 2013)
Parents' Choice Book Award (2013)
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — Grades 6-8 — 2016)
William Allen White Children's Book Award (Nominee — Grades 6-8 — 2016)
South Dakota Children's Book Awards (Nominee — 2016)
Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (Nominee)
Orbis Pictus Award (Honor — 2014)
Garden State Teen Book Award (Nominee — 2016)
Grand Canyon Reader Award (Nominee — 2015)
Volunteer State Book Award (Nominee — High School — 2015)
YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction (Finalist — 2014)
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work (Nominee — 2014)
CCBC Choices (2014)
Great Reads from Great Places (Georgia — 2013)
New York Public Library Best Books: For Kids (Nonfiction — 2013)
Notable Children's Book (2014)
Nerdy Book Award (2013)
Teacher Favorites Award (2014)
Reading Olympics (Middle School — 2024)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Informational Books — 2013)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
160
Physical description
160 p.; 10.21 inches
ISBN
0763651176 / 9780763651176
DDC/MDS
| 940.54 |
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