The Most Decorated Dog In History: Sergeant Stubby
An inspiring and heart-warming short story of canine devotion and bravery. A stub-tailed Bull Terrier, Sergeant Stubby was recognised many times over for his bravery in the trenches of Flanders. His specially embroidered jacket, laden with medals, made him the most decorated dog in history. Extracted from the bestselling title Beyond The Call Of Duty, the story of the unofficial mascot for the 26th ?Yankee' Division and his rescuer Private Robert J Conroy takes us on a journey through the build up to WWI and beyond.
Doing division is downright delightful with these hilarious mini-stories and problems that teach and reinforce this important math skill. Students get lots of practice with division facts, problem solving, dividing with fractions and decimals, and much more! Includes quick tips and an answer key. A great way to meet the NCTM standards. For use with Grades 3-6.
Dave Eggers is a terrifically talented writer; don't hold his cleverness against him. But on to the true story. At the age of 22, Eggers became both an orphan and a "single mother" when his parents died within five months of one another of unrelated cancers. In the ensuing sibling division of labor, Dave is appointed unofficial guardian of his 8-year-old brother, Christopher...
Having taken to the lifestyle of a middle-aged civilian, the last thing Paul Brenner wanted to do was return to work for the Army's Criminal Investigation Division, the agency that thanked him for years of life-risking service by forcing him into early retirement.
