Bibliograph

Pigeons at war, how avian heroes changed history, Connie Goldsmith

Type

Label

Pigeons at war, how avian heroes changed history, Connie Goldsmith

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 118-131) and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Ages 13-18, Twenty-First Century BooksGrades 10-12, Twenty-First Century Books

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Pigeons at war

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1418942921

Responsibility statement

Connie Goldsmith

Sub title

how avian heroes changed history

Summary

"Discover how pigeons were trained for use in World Wars I and II. Learn about some of their most daring flights, and find out what other ways pigeons and humans work together"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Pigeons around You -- Pigeons at War in World War I -- Le Cirq Catches a Submarine -- Mocker and his Medals -- Cher Ami Saves the Lost Battalion -- President Wilson Wounded in War -- Pigeons at War in World War II -- Kenley Lass Keeps a Secret -- Winkie in the Water -- Mary of Exeter Never Gives Up -- GI Joe Saves a Village -- Gustav and D-Day -- William of Orange saves two thousand -- Pigeons around the World -- Pigeons of the Present and Future

Target audience

adolescent

resource.variantTitle

How avian heroes changed history

Classification