Anchors aweigh! World War II is raging in the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans. You're at sea, fighting for your country as a sailor. Will you: Serve in the German Navy and attempt to survive the sinking of the Bismarck? Experience the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor as a U.S. Marine? Storm Omaha Beach in an American Navy landing craft on D-Day?
"Adventure seekers will enjoy the choices they are given in the fast-paced, fictional (but historically accurate) World War II scenarios in these books. Each volume has an "About Your Adventure" introduction, followed by a chapter that orients readers in the time period. Students are given three initial story paths, which lead to numerous choices and many different endings, all set in important or notable battles. The primary characters include Allied fighters (one a Tuskegee Airman) and Germans, but no Japanese fighters. Readers will quickly see that even seemingly simple choices have life or death consequences. The mostly black-and-white period photos add realism, while maps, time lines, and captions add additional facts. Though these engaging texts are not replacements for traditional nonfiction, they will help readers understand the horrors and dangers of battle."
