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Courage Has No Color The True Story Of The Triple Nickles Americas First Black Paratroopers

Ashley Bryan, Tanya Lee Stone

Ages 8–14

Readers rate it 4.0 (4 on Hardcover)

147 pages · Released 2013

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Courage Has No Color The True Story Of The Triple Nickles Americas First Black Paratroopers parent’s guide: what’s inside

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This is a well-researched, beautifully illustrated nonfiction account of the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, the first Black paratroopers in the U.S. Army during World War II. The book celebrates these men's courage and resilience against racial discrimination while serving their country with distinction. Violence is minimal and historical in context; the narrative focuses on overcoming prejudice and achieving excellence rather than combat details. It's an inspiring, age-appropriate introduction to this important but often-overlooked chapter of American history.

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147 p. : ill. ; 26 cm1090L Lexile 147 p. : ill. ; 26 cm1090L Lexile

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  • United States. Army. Parachute Infantry Battalion, 555th
  • Campaigns
  • African American Participation
  • Parachute troops
  • African Americans
  • United States
  • Race discrimination
  • World War, 1939-1945
  • African American troops
  • Social conditions
  • United States. Army
  • Regimental histories

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ISBN 9780763651176 · Candlewick Press (MA)

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