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A Washington Post Best Book of the Year The dramatic story of a South Carolina heiress who joined the OSS and became the first American woman in uniform taken prisoner on the Western front--until her escape from Nazi Germany. Gertrude "Gertie" Legendre was a big-game hunter from a wealthy industrial family who lived a charmed life in Jazz Age America. Her adventurous spirit made her the inspiration for the Broadway play Holiday, which became a film starring Katharine Hepburn. When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, Legendre, by then married and a mother of two, joined the OSS, the wartime spy organization that preceded the CIA. First in Washington and then in London, some of the most closely-held United States government secrets passed through her hands. In A Guest of the Reich, Peter Finn tells the gripping story of how in 1944, while on leave in liberated Paris, Legendre was captured by the Germans after accidentally crossing the front lines. Subjected to repeated interrogations, including by the Gestapo, Legendre entered a daring game of lies with her captors. The Nazis treated her as a "special prisoner" of the SS and moved her from city to city throughout Germany, where she witnessed the collapse of Hitler's Reich as no other American did. After six months in captivity, Legendre escaped into Switzerland. A Guest of the Reich is a propulsive account of a little-known chapter in the history of World War II, as well as a fascinating portrait of an extraordinary woman.

In 1914, the Associated Newspapers sent correspondent Herbert Corey to Europe on the day Great Britain declared war on Germany. During the Great War that followed, Corey reported from France, Britain, and Germany, visiting the German lines on both the western and eastern fronts. He also reported from Greece, Italy, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, and Serbia. When the Armistice was signed in November 1918, Corey defied the rules of the American Expeditionary Forces and crossed into Germany. He covered the Paris Peace Conference the following year. No other foreign correspondent matched the longevity of his reporting during World War I. Until recently, however, his unpublished memoir lay largely unnoticed among his papers in the Library of Congress.With publication of Herbert Corey's Great War, coeditors Peter Finn and John Maxwell Hamilton reestablish Corey's name in the annals of American war reporting. As a correspondent, he defies easy comparison. He approximates Ernie Pyle in his sympathetic interest in the American foot soldier, but he also told stories about troops on the other side and about noncombatants. He is especially illuminating on the obstacles reporters faced in conveying the story of the Great War to Americans. As his memoir makes clear, Corey didn't believe he was in Europe to serve the Allies. He viewed himself as an outsider, one who was deeply ambivalent about the entry of the United States into the war. His idiosyncratic, opinionated, and very American voice makes for compelling reading.

In 1914, the Associated Newspapers sent correspondent Herbert Corey to Europe on the day Great Britain declared war on Germany. During the Great War that followed, Corey reported from France, Britain, and Germany, visiting the German lines on both the western and eastern fronts. He also reported from Greece, Italy, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, and Serbia. When the Armistice was signed in November 1918, Corey defied the rules of the American Expeditionary Forces and crossed into Germany. He covered the Paris Peace Conference the following year. No other foreign correspondent matched the longevity of his reporting during World War I. Until recently, however, his unpublished memoir lay largely unnoticed among his papers in the Library of Congress.With publication of Herbert Corey's Great War, coeditors Peter Finn and John Maxwell Hamilton reestablish Corey's name in the annals of American war reporting. As a correspondent, he defies easy comparison. He approximates Ernie Pyle in his sympathetic interest in the American foot soldier, but he also told stories about troops on the other side and about noncombatants. He is especially illuminating on the obstacles reporters faced in conveying the story of the Great War to Americans. As his memoir makes clear, Corey didn't believe he was in Europe to serve the Allies. He viewed himself as an outsider, one who was deeply ambivalent about the entry of the United States into the war. His idiosyncratic, opinionated, and very American voice makes for compelling reading.

Recognizing characteristics of cultures--the beliefs and ways of life of a group of people--is a key part of elementary social studies curricula. This essential volume helps readers identify unique features in cultures, such as languages, traditions, and celebrations, which highlight the interesting variety of peoples' backgrounds. They'll also identify common characteristics among cultures. Colorful photographs closely support the at-level text while the well-researched information motivates readers to consider and appreciate their own cultural heritage as well as other cultures in their community.

Economics . . . it sounds complex, but it's not as daunting when it's thought of simply as the study of money and how people spend it. Still, that can get quite complicated This enlightening and at-level book makes this fundamental topic both interesting and understandable to readers. Comprehensible explanations, colorful photographs, and engaging examples of concepts will motivate readers to make connections about what they learn, applying their acquired knowledge to their everyday lives. They'll also learn how economics connects their community to communities around the world.

What do you really need to go fishing? Readers will find out in this diverting book, which features low-ATOS text and carefully chosen photographs to aid in vocabulary acquisition. They'll learn about fishing rods, bait, and where people go fishing. They'll be inspired to become anglers and try out this sport for themselves.

A hike is an adventure. You never know what interesting noises you'll hear, awesome animals you'll spy, or amazing plants you'll come upon. This delightful volume encourages kids to grab an adult and head outdoors for a walk in the woods. Readers will be motivated by the inviting low-ATOS text and cheerful photographs featured throughout this well-designed book.

"Ready or not, here I come " It's time for hide-and-seek, the game that requires no equipment, just a friend and a sense of fun. Readers of this attention-grabbing volume will love following a game of hide-and-seek between friends. They'll learn new vocabulary through the low-ATOS text and colorful supporting photographs.

Have you ever heard, seen, or felt something you couldn't explain? Some people think these occurrences have an explanation: ghosts. Ghost hunters--and those who just like to read ghost stories--will love the historical accounts, strange photographs, freaky folklore, and creepy tales in this high-interest volume. They'll learn about the mysterious sightings at Gettysburg, Edinburgh Castle, and the White House, to name just a few of the haunted locales. Sidebars, graphic organizers, and fact boxes add further intriguing facts before the reader is asked to decide what they believe.

Sometimes called the Upper House, the U.S. Senate wields much power in the legislative process. Each of the 100 senators in Congress have a lot of say in making policy and passing laws. Readers of this beneficial book will find out how someone becomes elected to the Senate and what responsibilities they have to their constituents. They'll also learn about some famous senators and how they can interact with their senators. Sidebars, fact boxes, and historical photographs will engage budding politicians with critical content, including integral parts of the social studies curriculum.

Though the House of Representatives is called the lower chamber of Congress, its members--numbering 435--wield powers that the Senate, the upper chamber, doesn't have. Readers of this important addition to any social studies collection will learn how representatives are elected, what their responsibilities are, and some historical legislation that they've passed. They'll also learn how the House affects their lives and how they can interact with representatives. Sidebars, fact boxes, and historical photographs will engage budding politicians with critical content, including integral parts of the social studies curriculum.