Product Key Features
Book TitleSchool the Aztec Eagle Built
Number of Pages40 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2016
TopicPeople & Places / Mexico, History / Mexico, History / Military & Wars, School & Education
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorDorinda Makanaonalani Nicholson
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2014-047757
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews* "The neatly designed account is accessible and well-organized, telling the story in a chronological series of double-page spreads... A stirring tribute to an unjustly overlooked group of heroes." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "This tribute to Mexico's war efforts complements other narratives of groups and individual aviators who aided the cause." -- Booklist "The intersection of military history, biography, and the power of community is unique. An additional purchase for those looking for a multifaceted work of history." -- School Library Journal Américas Award Commended Title - Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs, * "The neatly designed account is accessible and well-organized, telling the story in a chronological series of double-page spreads... A stirring tribute to an unjustly overlooked group of heroes." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "This tribute to Mexico's war efforts complements other narratives of groups and individual aviators who aided the cause." -- Booklist "The intersection of military history, biography, and the power of community is unique. An additional purchase for those looking for a multifaceted work of history." -- School Library Journal Américas Book Award, Commended Title, Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs, * "The neatly designed account is accessible and well-organized, telling the story in a chronological series of double-page spreads... A stirring tribute to an unjustly overlooked group of heroes." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "This tribute to Mexico's war efforts complements other narratives of groups and individual aviators who aided the cause." -- Booklist "The intersection of military history, biography, and the power of community is unique. An additional purchase for those looking for a multifaceted work of history." -- School Library Journal Américas Award, Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs, * "The neatly designed account is accessible and well-organized, telling the story in a chronological series of double-page spreads... A stirring tribute to an unjustly overlooked group of heroes." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "This tribute to Mexico's war efforts complements other narratives of groups and individual aviators who aided the cause." -- Booklist "The intersection of military history, biography, and the power of community is unique. An additional purchase for those looking for a multifaceted work of history." -- School Library Journal Commended Lists - Américas Book Award, Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromThird Grade
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Grade ToSeventh Grade
Dewey Decimal940.54/4972
SynopsisA photo-illustrated book about the Aztec Eagles, Mexico's World War II Air Force squadron interwoven with the story of Sergeant Angel Bocanegra, whose service was rewarded with the building of a school in his village. In May 1942, German U-boats torpedoed two unarmed Mexican oil tankers off the Gulf Coast, forcing Mexico to enter World War II. With the help of United States President Roosevelt, Mexican President Camacho arranged to send one Air Force squadron to fight in the war. Thirty-eight of Mexico's top pilots, and about two hundred sixty additional military crew were carefully selected to form the 201st Air Force Squadron, also known as the Aztec Eagles. The squadron was the first unit in history to leave Mexico on a fighting mission. To mark this historic event, President Camacho asked the men if they had any last minute requests before they went to war. Sergeant Angel Bocanegra, a former teacher and now squadron ground crewmember, stepped forward and made a request. He asked that a school be built in his small village of Tepoztlan. The School the Aztec Eagles Built tells the exciting story of how a Mexican Air Force squadron and an unknown schoolteacher made their mark in history., A photo-illustrated book about the Aztec Eagles, Mexico's World War II Air Force squadron interwoven with the story of Sergeant Angel Bocanegra, whose service was rewarded with the building of a school in his village., In May 1942, German U-boats torpedoed two unarmed Mexican oil tankers off the Gulf Coast, forcing Mexico to enter World War II. With the help of United States President Roosevelt, Mexican President Camacho arranged to send one Air Force squadron to fight in the war. Thirty-eight of Mexico's top pilots, and about two hundred sixty additional military crew were carefully selected to form the 201st Air Force Squadron, also known as the Aztec Eagles. The squadron was the first unit in history to leave Mexico on a fighting mission. To mark this historic event, President Camacho asked the men if they had any last minute requests before they went to war. Sergeant Angel Bocanegra, a former teacher and now squadron ground crewmember, stepped forward and made a request. He asked that a school be built in his small village of Tepoztlan. The School the Aztec Eagles Built tells the exciting story of how a Mexican Air Force squadron and an unknown schoolteacher made their mark in history.
LC Classification NumberD792.M6N42 2015