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Author:

Capek, Michael, author.

Title:

The Wilhelm Gustloff story / by Michael Capek ; content consultant, Milan Hauner.

Publisher:

Essential Libraryan imprint of Abdo Publishing,

Copyright Date:

2018

Description:

112 pages : illustrations (some color), map ; 22 x 25 cm

Subject:

World War, 1939-1945--Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945--Evacuation of civilians--Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945--Naval operations--Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945--Baltic Sea--Juvenile literature.
Shipwrecks--Baltic Sea--History--20th century--Juvenile literature.
Refugees--Prussia, East (Poland and Russia)--History--20th century--Juvenile literature.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Terror in East Prussia -- Strength through joy -- Escaping the front -- Boarding -- A stormy departure -- Death in the Baltic -- The struggle for survival -- A forgotten story.

Summary:

"The Wilhelm Gustloff Story studies the Wilhelm Gustloff, a German passenger liner sunk in World War II's closing months while carrying thousands of refugees. Vivid text and images bring the ship to life, examining its construction, technology, crew, and passengers, as well as its place in history. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Amazon.com.

Series:

Famous ships.

ISBN:

9781532113239
1532113234

Locations:

YCPD572 -- Hiawatha Public Library (Hiawatha)

CPPC926 -- Kalona Public Library (Kalona)

YFPC572 -- Springville Memorial Library (Springville)

CIPB482 -- Victor Public Library (Victor)