Tommy Prince Contributor(s): Barber, Terry (Author) |
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ISBN: 177153043X ISBN-13: 9781771530439 Publisher: Grass Roots Press OUR PRICE: $12.30 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography |
Lexile Measure: 470 |
Physical Information: 0.11" H x 7.5" W x 9.25" (0.24 lbs) 52 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Tommy Prince is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students. Tommy Prince (1915-1977) grew up on the Brokenhead Reserve, part of the Ojibway Nation. He joined the Canadian Army and quickly became a part of the Devil's Brigade, a special unit, because of his stealth, marksmanship, paratrooping skills, and courage. He won a total of 11 medals during World War II and the Korean War. Although a forgotten hero in post-war years, Tommy Prince died a respected and honoured man as people came to know the story of this remarkable war hero and man. |
Contributor Bio(s): Barber, Terry: - Terry Barber is the author of over 40 biographies for Grass Roots Press. Before turning to writing, he did training in both corporations and First Nations communities. Terry also co-wrote and directed The Gift of Self-Esteem, a 13-part television series featured on Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. Terry and his wife live on Canada's west coast. |