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 Corporal Wojtek supplies the troops : heroic bear of World War II (Heroic Animals)
 Author: Berglund, Bruce

 Publisher:  Capstone Press (2024)

 Dewey: 940.54
 Classification: Nonfiction
 Physical Description: 32 p., col. ill., map, 23 cm

 BTSB No: 113782 ISBN: 9781669057734
 Ages: 8-11 Grades: 3-6

 Subjects:
 Wojtek -- (Bear), -- 1942-1963
 Poland. -- Army -- History -- 20th century
 Poland. -- Army -- Mascots -- History -- 20th century
 World War, 1939-1945 -- Poland -- Comic books, strips, etc
 Bears -- Comic books, strips, etc

Price: $6.55

Summary:
During World War II, when a group of Polish soldiers found an orphaned bear cub, they eagerly took him in as their pet and named him Wojtek. As the young bear grew, he became friends with the soldiers, lifting their spirits as he learned to imitate them around camp. Later, Wojtek was helpful in combat by carrying many heavy shells during the Battle of Monte Cassino in Italy. Learn how Wojtek showed his courage in battle and earned the rank of Corporal during history's biggest war. Graphic Novel.

 Illustrator: Okecki, Dolo
Accelerated Reader Information:
   Interest Level: MG
   Reading Level: 3.70
   Points: .5   Quiz: 523153

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