USS Alabama

By Karyn W. Tunks, Julie Dupre Buckner Studio (Illustrator)

Can schoolchildren save a historic battleship from being scrapped?

32 pages

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The USS Alabama, a World War II battleship, faces an uncertain future as it's set to be scrapped. But Alabama's schoolchildren refuse to let their state's namesake vanish. Their determination sparks a movement to preserve the ship, revealing the power of collective action. Dive into the challenges they face and the vibrant history of life at sea. Will their efforts be enough to secure the ship's legacy? Discover how even the smallest voices can make waves in this captivating tale of courage and community.

From the publisher

Home to thousands of US sailors, the USS Alabama fought bravely in World War II, but after she finished her service, the battleship was set to be scrapped. The people of Alabama decided they had to save the ship named for their proud state. No one was more determined than Alabama’s schoolchildren. Author Karyn Tunks traces the story of the children’s efforts in this informative and entertaining account. Tunks reveals a wealth of detail about life at sea before the ship was decommissioned and the many challenges Alabamians faced in securing the ship’s permanent home. Artist Julie Dupr Buckner captures the feeling of the era in her detailed, vivid illustrations of the ship, those who called her home, and those who saved her for future generations. Complete with a glossary, illustrated ship’s diagram, and timeline, USS Alabama: Hooray for the Mighty A! offers beginning readers a glimpse of the fascinating history of the battleship and how even the smallest of actions can produce incredible results.

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