Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift's Chocolate Pilot

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Synopsis
After World War II, the United States and Britain airlifted food and supplies into Russian-blockaded West Berlin. US Air Force Lieutenant Gail Halvorsen knew the children of the city were suffering and began dropping candy that floated down to the kids by parachute.
Copyright:
2010

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
110 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781607345053
Related ISBNs:
9781580893367
Publisher:
Charlesbridge Publishing, Incorporated
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Michael O. Tunnell
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Children's Books, Military, Nonfiction
Grade Levels:
Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade
Reading Age:
9–12
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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