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Remembering WWII Through Memorials
Further Reading

Ambrose, Stephen E. The Good Fight: How World War II Was Won. New York, NY: Atheseum Books for Young Readers, 2001.

This book is tailored to younger readers and does a wonderful job explaining the war by using descriptive language and tons of primary sources.

Berlin, Elliot and Joe Fab. Paper Clips. New York, NY: Hart Sharp Video, March 7, 2006..

This documentary shares the story of the making a children's holocaust memorial by Whitwell Middle School in the small town of Whitwell, Tennesse.

Borden, Louise W. Across the Blue Pacific: A World War II Story. New York, NY: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006.

This book depicts a young girl named Molly who recalls her experiences during World War II. She explains her experiences on the American homefront during the war. To her the war felt so far away until one fateful day when she received a telegram about a friend who was serving in the war. This book is designed for elementary students. However, the message is timeless.

Brinkley, Douglas. The World War II Memorial: A Grateful Nation Remembers. Amazon Remainders Account, 2004.

Illustrated with photographs of the memorial and World War II, this book provides a history of America's role in World War II while explaining the physical and architectural construction of the World War II Memorial.

Colman, Penny. Rosie the Riveter: Women Working on the Home Front in World War II. . New York, NY: Crown Publishers, Inc.,, 1995.

This book explains the many efforts and challenges that women faced during and after World War II.

Erenberg, Lewis A and Susan E. Hirsch, ed.. The War in American Culture: Society and Consciousness during World War II.. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1996.

This book, comprised of thirteen different essays, explains how World War II changes the social, cultural, and political life in America. Issues such as wartime censorship and racism are examples of topics examined by the authors.

Hargrove, Julia. National World War II Memorial: Historic Monuments.. Carthage, IL: Teaching and Learning Company,, 2002.

This book is part of a series–Historic Monuments–designed to bring to life a variety of our nation's monuments using primary resources, contemporary documents, timelines, and activities. Geared for students Grade 4-8, this book focuses on World War II and the National World War II Memorial.

King, David C and Cheryl Kirk Noll. World War II Days: Discover the Past with Exciting Projects, Games, Activities, and Recipes.. Ontario, Canada: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2000.

This book follows the experiences of two families during World War II. Crafts and activities enjoyed by the families are included with materials and instructions. Readers can therefore experience some of the same activities the families participated in during the war.

Kryder, Daniel. Divided Arsenal: Race and the American State During World War II. . New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2000.

This book examines the racial climate in America during and after World War II. In particular it looks at the complexity of the relationship between the African-American and the federal government.

Nathan, Amy. Yankee Doodle Gals: Women Pilots of World War II. . Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Children’s Press,, 2001.

This book tells the story of the first women to fly American military aircraft through first-hand accounts of the women pilots.

Panchyk, Richard. World War II for Kids: A History of 21 Activities.. Chicago: Chicago Review Press, Incorporated,, 2002.

This book explains the major events of World War II with 21 activities and primary sources included throughout the book.

Schoeder-Hildebrand, Dagmar and Peter W Schroeder. Six Million Paper Clips: The Making Of A Children's Holocaust Memorial. . Minneapolis, MN: Kar-Ben Publishing, 2004.

This book tells of a memorial project undertaken at Whitwell Middle School in the small, monocultral town of Whitwell, Tennessee. For students to understand the enormity of the holocaust, they began to collect paper clips–one to represent each of the 6 million Jews who died during the holocaust–and housed them in a railcar used to transport Jewish people to extermination camp. Students chose paper clips to symbolize the Jewish victims because Norwegians often wore these office items on their lapels to signify solidarity with their Jewish neighbors. German reporters brought attention to this school project which is now also available as a documentary. Reading level (Grades 4-8)

Whitman, Sylvia. Uncle Sam Want You: Military Men and Women of World War II. . Minneapolis, MN: Lerner Publications Company, 1993.

This book describes the experiences of the men and women involved in World War II from boot camp to combat.

Yellin, Emily. Our Mothers" War: American Women at Home and at the Front During World War II. . New York, NY: Free Press, 2004.

This book takes a look at a number of roles women had during World War II and how the war influenced women's societal roles. The author takes care to explore the perspective of lesser known women.


Web Sites

ATA Members http://www.airtransportaux.org/members/richey.html

This is the website of the British Air Transport Auxiliary and gives a brief summary of Helen Richey's achievements as a pioneering female pilot.

Iwo Jima-The Flag Raisers http://www.iwojima.com/raising/raisingc.htm

This wonderful site offers photographs and biographical information on each of the flag raisers captured in Rosenthal's image. You will also find information about the Battle of Iwo Jima and a great detailed account of how the famous image was captured on film and by camera.

Kids" View of World War II and the 1940"s Era http://www.usd230.k12.ks.us/espictt

This site includes many links dealing with all aspects of World War II. Particularly interesting are links to interviews (conducted by students), letters, stories, and memorabilia. Other links include fashion, entertainment, toys, an extensive timeline, suggested reading list, and a section called, "Did You Know?".

National WWII Memorial http://www.wwiimemorial.com/

This website gives information about the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. It provides an educational link which offers downloadable materials from The History Channel, as well as memorial photographs, facts, and information on visiting the site.

Pennsylvania Military Museum http://www.pamilmuseum.org/

This site offers information on the Pennsylvania Military Museum, a museum administered by the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission which honors the service of Pennsylvania's citizens over the years. This lesson specifically looked at the World War II 28th Division Memorial. You can find more images of the memorial at this website.

Pennsylvania State Parks-Bald Eagle- PA DCNR http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/baldeagle.aspx

This website belongs to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and provides information on one of its state parks, Bald Eagle State Park. Scroll down the page to find information on Foster Joseph Sayers and the reservoir named in his honor.

Rights for Women http://www.nmwh.org/RightsforWomen/Lampkin.html

This internet page from the National Museum of Women's History offers a photograph and succinct biography of Daisy Lampkin's accomplishments. If you travel to the homepage and click on "Cyber Museum" at the top of the page, you will also find an interesting page on Women in World War II.

The History Place- African-Americans in WW II http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/aframerwar/index.html

This site includes well-organized information and also great photographs of African-Americans in World War II.

The Marine Corps War Memorial http://www.nps.gov/archive/gwmp/usmc.htm

This National Park Service site offers information on the Marine Corps Memorial as well as the events which inspired its design.

WWII Women and the Homefront http://www.teacheroz.com/WWIIHomefront.htm

This site includes a list of many links to specific information dealing with women during World War II and also the homefront.

What Did You Do In the War Grandma? http://www.stg.brown.edu/projects/WWII_Women/tocCS.html

This site includes many interviews conducted by high school students with individuals about their experiences during World War II. The interviews cover varied perspectives of women: from women who served, to a pacifist who chose not to serve, to those who served in civilian capacities on the homefront.

Women Come to the Front: Journalists, Photographers, and Broadcasters During World War II http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/wcf/wcf0001.html

This site tells the story of women who bravely went to the front lines during World War II in order to bring the story of the war back home.


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