vietnam

A little man tricks the ferocious tiger into letting himself be tied to a tree on the premise that the man would give him some of his wisdom, in a fable that tells how the tiger got his stripes.

"Naval aviator Jeremiah Denton was captured in North Vietnam in 1965. As a POW, Jerry Denton led a group of fellow American prisoners in withstanding gruesome conditions behind enemy lines. They developed a system of secret codes and covert communications to keep up their spirits. Later, he would endure long periods of solitary confinement. Always, Jerry told his fellow POWs that they would one day return home together. Although Jerry spent seven and a half years as a POW, he did finally return home in 1973 after the longest . . . deployment in U.S. history. Denton's story--including that of the men he led, and of his wife, who fought for prisoners' rights while he was held captive--is a . . . narrative of human resilience and endurance"--Provided by publisher.

Shares the story of the group of wives that fought the US and Vietnam goverment to rescue their POW husbands after the war,including the lengths the women went to in order to get their husbands freedom and to account for the missing military men.

"Examines the remarkable life of John McCain, from his time as a decorated veteran to elder statesman. Accessible text and plentiful photos cover McCain's early life, his military career, and his legacy in politics"--Provided by publisher.

"A book for high school students about the impact of journalistic photography in the United States during and after the Vietnam War"--Provided by publisher.

"Thirteen-year-old Yen and her family have survived a war, famine and persecution. When a powerful flood ruins their village in rural Vietnam, matters only get worse. With the help of neighbors and family, they decide to take the ultimate risk on a chance for a better life"--Provided by publisher.

Ho Chi Min City, 1981. When four-year-old Van woke up one morning, her mother and three siblings were gone. Van didn't think too much of it until later in the day, when her grandmother said they weren't coming back.

Discusses the history of Vietnamese immigration to America, including the troubles they faced, language barriers, and more.

Three men are bound together by fate in war ridden Vietnam. Noche is an Apache Indian feared by his fellow Marines, Truong is a North Vietnamese Army student, and Raymond is a Marine squad leader counting down the days before he can go home. When an attack on a listening post happens, Raymond is caught up in the chaos and thrown back into the line of fire. The three men must work together through blood, bullets, and brotherhood.

"This . . . biography covers McCain's life, from growing up as the son of a four-star admiral to his own time at the Naval Academy, his service as a pilot, and his experience as a prisoner of war. It explores McCain's 30 years as a senator, as well as his two bids for the presidency"--OCLC.