Anne Frank

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Special Collection: Stories of World War II and the Holocaust

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Anne Frank

She was 13 years old when she and her family went into hiding from the Nazis. Though she did not survive, the diary she kept did. Her words gave voice to millions.

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A World War II ship destroyed at sea, a captain blamed for the tragedy, and a middle schooler’s quest to change history

black and white photo of a woman over photos of jewish refugees and Adolf Hitler

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The incredible true story of a teenage girl named Stefania Podgórska, who risked her life to save 13 Jewish men, women, and children from the Nazis

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Thousands of Jewish teens fought the Nazis during World War II. Ben Kamm was one of them.

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Betrayed By America

This article tells the story of the internment of Japanese Americans through the experience of an 11-year-old boy.

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Stranded at Sea

Shipwrecked on an island during a war, 11 sailors face hunger and hopelessness. It’s up to two teens to save them.

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The Children Who Escaped the Nazis

During a dark time in history, a daring rescue operation saved the lives of thousands of Jewish children.

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When Girls Ruled Baseball

In this touching historical fiction, teenager Georgia Baskin joins the new women’s professional baseball league.

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Narrative Nonfiction

Escape From Darkness

The incredible true story of how one small country came together to save thousands of its Jewish citizens during World War II

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Behind the Scenes:The Girl Who Lived Forever

Kristin Lewis takes your students behind the scenes of her article “The Girl Who Lived Forever.”

Behind the Scenes:The Girl Who Lived Forever

Kristin Lewis takes your students behind the scenes of her article “The Girl Who Lived Forever.”

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Behind the Scenes: “Betrayed By America”

In this moving video, Kristin Lewis discusses how she researched and wrote the article. The video will introduce key concepts and vocabulary related to the internment of Japanese Americans. Use these video discussion questions to help students synthesize information from the video and the article.

April 2017

Behind the Scenes: “Betrayed By America”

In this moving video, Kristin Lewis discusses how she researched and wrote the article. The video will introduce key concepts and vocabulary related to the internment of Japanese Americans. Use these video discussion questions to help students synthesize information from the video and the article.

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Beyond the Story: The Kindertransport

This moving video will build important knowledge about Nazi Germany, World War II, and the Kindertransport.

April 2018

Beyond the Story: The Kindertransport

This moving video will build important knowledge about Nazi Germany, World War II, and the Kindertransport.

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Beyond the Story: American Women During World War II, 1939-1945

This powerful nonfiction video explores the role of American women during World War II.

March 2016

Beyond the Story: American Women During World War II, 1939-1945

This powerful nonfiction video explores the role of American women during World War II.

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Behind the Scenes: The Boys Who Fought the Nazis

Author Kristin Lewis gives students an inside look at the research, writing, and design process in the creation of “The Boys Who Fought the Nazis.”

Behind the Scenes: The Boys Who Fought the Nazis

Author Kristin Lewis gives students an inside look at the research, writing, and design process in the creation of “The Boys Who Fought the Nazis.”

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Behind the Scenes: The Lost Ship

Author Kristin Lewis takes your students behind the scenes of her powerful article about the sinking of the USS Indianapolis.

February 2021

Behind the Scenes: The Lost Ship

Author Kristin Lewis takes your students behind the scenes of her powerful article about the sinking of the USS Indianapolis.

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