Displaying 1 of 1 2024 Format: Book Author: Goldsmith, Connie, 1945- author. Title: Pigeons at war : how avian heroes changed history / Connie Goldsmith. Publisher, Date: Minneapolis : Twenty-First Century Books, [2024] Description: 136 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm Summary: "Discover how pigeons were trained for use in World Wars I and II. Learn about some of their most daring flights, and find out what other ways pigeons and humans work together"-- Provided by publisher. Target Audience Note: Ages 13-18 Twenty-First Century Books. Grades 10-12 Twenty-First Century Books. Subjects: Homing pigeons -- War use -- History. World War, 1914-1918 -- Communications. World War, 1939-1945 -- Communication. Other Title: How avian heroes changed history Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: Pigeons around You -- Pigeons at War in WWI -- Le Cirq Catches a Submarine -- Mocker and his Medals -- Cher Ami Saves the Lost Battalion -- President Wilson Wounded in War -- Pigeons at War in WWII -- Kenley Lass Keeps a Secret -- Winkie in the Water -- Mary of Exeter Never Gives Up -- GI Joe Saves a Village -- Gustav and D-Day -- William of Orange Saves Two Thousand -- Pigeons around the World -- Pigeons of the Present and Future. LCCN: 2023019582 ISBN: 9781728487083 1728487080 Other Number: 1381208532 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 1053498 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 355.424 Goldsmit Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1