Beyond Courage: The Untold Story of Jewish Resistance During the Holocaust
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Beyond Courage: The Untold Story of Jewish Resistance During the Holocaust
By Doreen Rappaport
Edition
Hardcover edition
PublisherCandlewickImprintCandlewickISBN
9780763629762
Awards and HonorsThe New York Times Notable Children’s Books of 2012, Middle Grade; Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Books of 2012, Nonfiction; Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Books of 2012; Booklist Editors’ Choice Books for Youth, 2012: Nonfiction, Older Readers; Bulletin Blue Ribbon 2012, Nonfiction; Booklist Lasting Connections of 2012, Social Studies; 2013 NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children, Recommended Book; ALSC 2013 Notable Children’s Books, Older Readers; NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2013, World History & Culture
Beyond Courage: The Untold Story of Jewish Resistance During the Holocaust
Incredible true accounts of Jewish bravery and ingenuity during World War II prove it a myth that “Jews went like lambs to the slaughter.” Pronunciation guide. Important dates. Source notes. Bibliography overview. Bibliography by chapter. Index. Sepia and black-and-white photographs and maps.
Title alpha Beyond Courage: The Untold Story of Jewish Resistance During the Holocaust
Category History High
Pages Count 240
Genre Nonfiction
Topics World War II (1939-1945). Rescue of Jews. World War II Jewish resistance. Righteous Gentiles in the Holocaust. Jewish Holocaust (1939-1945).
SRC Level 9.200000
SRC Points 11.000000
Lexile 1030L
Trim Size 8 1/2" x 9 3/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Publication date 2012-09-10
JLG Release Date Dec 2012
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
History - High (Grades 9 & Up)
History High
History - High (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
This collection features nonfiction and historical fiction titles that bring past events, eras, and influential figures to life through compelling storytelling. Selections span a mix of story-driven history and immersive historical fiction, offering engaging ways for teens to explore how the past shapes the present. Some selections are written for adults but are thoughtfully chosen for their relevance and appeal to teen readers.