Wojtek

Author : Aileen Orr
Publisher : Birlinn
ISBN 13 : 0857900056
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wojtek the Bear written by Aileen Orr and published by Birlinn. This book was released on 2012-06-08 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the inspiring and charming true story of one of the Second World War's most unusual combatants - a 500-pound cigarettesmoking, beer-drinking brown bear. Originally adopted as a mascot by the Polish Army in Iran, Wojtek soon took on a more practical role, carrying heavy mortar rounds for the troops and going on to play his part as a fully enlisted 'soldier' with his own rank and number during the Italian campaign. After the war, Wojtek, along with some of his Polish compatriots from II Corps, came to Berwickshire, where he became a significant member of the local community before subsequently moving to Edinburgh Zoo. Wojtek's retirement was far from quiet: a potent symbol of freedom and solidarity for Poles around the world, he attracted a huge amount of media interest that shows no sign of abating almost 50 years after his death.

Author : Jenny Robertson
Publisher : Birlinn
ISBN 13 : 0857907972
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wojtek: War Hero Bear written by Jenny Robertson and published by Birlinn. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a tiny orphaned bear cub is adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II, little does anyone know that little Wojtek will become one of the bravest fighters of them all. As the soldiers train to take part in some of the fiercest fighting of the war, Wojtek grows up, providing headaches and laughter in equal measure as he learns to drink beer, chase horses and wrestle with his human friends. But at Monte Cassino, as the Allies try and dislodge German troops from their mountain-top eyrie, Wojtek, now a fully signed-up solider with his own rank and number, comes into his own, dodging the bullets to carry ammunition to his comrades as they inch their way to victory. After the war, the Polish solders move to Scotland. Wojtek comes too and soon becomes the centre of attention in a new country. But with hostilities ended, how long can he keep his freedom? Best-selling children's author Jenny Robertson explores the themes of friendship and trust in this moving and inspirational story.

Author : Jenny Robertson
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0857907972
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wojtek written by Jenny Robertson and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An amazing story of a furry World War II hero that will entertain and engage readers of all ages. When a tiny orphaned bear cub is adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II, little does anyone know that little Wojtek will become one of the bravest fighters of them all! As the soldiers train to take part in some of the fiercest fighting of the war, Wojtek grows up, providing headaches and laughter in equal measure as he learns to drink beer, chase horses, and wrestle with his human friends. But at Monte Cassino, as the Allies try and dislodge German troops from their mountaintop eyrie, Wojtek, now a fully signed-up solider with his own rank and number, comes into his own, dodging the bullets to carry ammunition to his comrades as they inch their way to victory. After the war, the Polish solders move to Scotland. Wojtek comes too and soon becomes the center of attention in a new country. But with hostilities ended, how long can he keep his freedom? Bestselling author Jenny Robertson explores the themes of friendship and trust in this moving and inspirational story.

Author : Bruce Berglund
Publisher : Capstone
ISBN 13 : 1669057895
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Corporal Wojtek Supplies the Troops written by Bruce Berglund and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2024 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Bibi Dumon Tak
Publisher : Eerdmans Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 0802853757
Total Pages : 78 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Soldier Bear written by Bibi Dumon Tak and published by Eerdmans Young Readers. This book was released on 2011-08-22 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2012 Batchelder Award Based on a real series of events that happened during World War II, Soldier Bear tells the story of an orphaned bear cub adopted by a group of Polish soldiers in Iran. The soldiers raise the bear and eventually enlist him as a soldier to ensure that he stays with the company. He travels with them from Iran to Italy, and then on to Scotland. Voytek's mischief gets him into trouble along with way, but he also provides some unexpected encouragement for the soldiers amidst the reality of war: Voytek learns to carry bombs for the company, saves the camp from a spy, and keeps them constantly entertained with his antics. Always powerful and surprising, Bibi Dumon Tak's story offers readers a glimpse at this fascinating piece of history.

Author : Alan Pollock Alan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781910646410
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wojtek written by Alan Pollock Alan and published by . This book was released on 2019-05 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: View more details of this book at www.walkerbooks.com.au

Author : Wojtek J. Krzanowski
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1439800227
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book ROC Curves for Continuous Data written by Wojtek J. Krzanowski and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2009-05-21 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since ROC curves have become ubiquitous in many application areas, the various advances have been scattered across disparate articles and texts. ROC Curves for Continuous Data is the first book solely devoted to the subject, bringing together all the relevant material to provide a clear understanding of how to analyze ROC curves.The fundamenta

Author : Bob Moulder
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781913802905
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wojtek written by Bob Moulder and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-02 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wojtek: The Bear Who Went to War, by Bob Moulder and Moy McCrory, is an uplifting tale from WW2 based on the exploits of a Syrian brown bear and the Polish soldiers who adopted him as a mascot, friend and colleague.

Author : Krystyna Mikula-Deegan
Publisher : Troubador Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781780880037
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Private Wojtek written by Krystyna Mikula-Deegan and published by Troubador Publishing. This book was released on 2011-07-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Private Wojtek - Soldier Bear' is based on the true story of a real Persian brown bear cub 'sold' mainly for food and some money by a starving young Persian boy to Polish soldiers stationed in the Middle East during World War II.

Author : Wojtek Wawszczyk
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781683965244
Total Pages : 624 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mr. Lightbulb written by Wojtek Wawszczyk and published by . This book was released on 2022-04-12 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this electrifying graphic novel debut, Polish animator and cartoonist Wojtek Wawszczyk uses magical realism to tell a moving tale of finding light in a life full of darkness."--Provided by publisher.