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Boots on the Ground
Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam | Elizabeth Partridge
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? "Partridge proves once again that nonfiction can be every bit as dramatic as the best fiction."* America's war in Vietnam. In over a decade of bitter fighting, it claimed the lives of more than 58,000 American soldiers and beleaguered four US presidents. More than forty years after America left Vietnam in defeat in 1975, the war remains controversial and divisive both in the United States and abroad. The history of this era is complex; the cultural impact extraordinary. But it's the personal stories of eight peoplesix American soldiers, one American military nurse, and one Vietnamese refugeethat create the heartbeat of Boots on the Ground. From dense jungles and terrifying firefights to chaotic helicopter rescues and harrowing escapes, each individual experience reveals a different facet of the war and moves us forward in time. Alternating with these chapters are profiles of key American leaders and events, reminding us of all that was happening at home during the war, including peace protests, presidential scandals, and veterans' struggles to acclimate to life after Vietnam. With more than one hundred photographs, award-winning author Elizabeth Partridge's unflinching book captures the intensity, frustration, and lasting impacts of one of the most tumultuous periods of American history. *Kirkus Reviews, starred review of Marching for Freedom
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schuckman.j
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Boots on the Ground: America‘s War in Vietnam by Elizabeth Partridge explores personal true stories of eight people in the Vietnam War. The stories include six soldiers, one military nurse, and a refugee. This book also includes stories from what was happening back in America as the war was fought. This book captures the intensity, hardships, and impacts of the Vietnam War.

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schuckman.j

“President Johnson agonized every time he had to send more men to fight in Vietnam…”

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schuckman.j

This book is appropriate for older elementary grades, and middle school grades. It tells accurate and true stories from the war in a kid friendly way, but also captures the seriousness of the war.

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haleyperkins1

there will be boots on the ground if there's to be any hope

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haleyperkins1

Perfect for classrooms and personal reading alike, this book is an essential addition to the canon of young adult nonfiction.

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haleyperkins1
Pickpick

compelling and meticulously crafted exploration of one of the most complex chapters in American history. Designed for young adult readers, the book offers a nuanced look at the Vietnam War through the voices of those who experienced it firsthand—soldiers, nurses, politicians, and Vietnamese refugees.

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Aborra

This book is appropriate for older elementary grades, and middle school grades. It tells accurate and true stories from the war in a kid friendly way, but also captures the seriousness of the war.

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Aborra

“President Johnson agonized every time he had to send more men to fight in Vietnam…”

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Aborra
Pickpick

Boots on the Ground: America‘s War in Vietnam by Elizabeth Partridge explores personal true stories of eight people in the Vietnam War. The stories include six soldiers, one military nurse, and a refugee. This book also includes stories from what was happening back in America as the war was fought. This book captures the intensity, hardships, and impacts of the Vietnam War.

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Killianfig
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Orbis Pictus Award winning Non Fiction (NF) book “Boots on the Ground: America‘s War in Vietnam” written by Elizabeth Partridge, explores one of the most turbulent times in American history through realistic prose and hard-hitting photographs that depict the hardships of the Vietnam War.

Killianfig I feel that this book is perfect for older audiences as its ability to spark thoughtful discussion is very high. I believe that this book should mainly be teacher-lead due to its complex themes. Teacher-lead exercises such as Read Alouds (RA), Literature Circles (LC) and Storytelling (S) will encourage discussion of the text. For older audiences, the book can also be insightful during Shared Reading (SR) and Independent Reading exercises (IR). 6y
Killianfig Teaching strategies that focus on background knowledge such as UDL strategies 3.1 and 6.3 and ESOL strategy 5 are good fits for this lesson as the understanding of background history is vital for textual comprehension. Strategies that focus on clarification such as ESOL strategies 14 and 15 as well as UDL strategy 2.1 should also be used when reading this text as some vocabulary within the book may be difficult for some students to understand. 6y
DrSpalding We do teach a bit about wars in grade 5 however you would want to be sure that this is an appropriate read. My gut tells me that it would be more appropriate for middle and high school. Resource? 6y
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