Joe GiorelloGreat Battles for Boys: Bunker Hill to WWI

This book is written too simply for my 10-year old, but its worse failing is too many historical errors. I am sure it was not edited by a historian before it was published. There are many more accurate books for your children, so I do not recommend this one.

I was pleased to finally find an historical series written for young boys that neither "cartoonizes" war nor adopts a satirical, demeaning tone. Rather, these books depict the true sacrifices of the men involved in these conflicts. The facts are the facts. There is no politically correct hogwash clouding the child's view of the event. These are more mature historical articles about pivotal events no longer discussed in our public school! These books glorify the ideals scrapped by post-modernists -- bravery, chivalry, and heroism -- ideals that once defined masculinity and limited its so-called "toxicity." As a mother raising masculine gentlemen, I will continue purchasing these fine books! Thanks, Mr. Giorello! Keep writing!

My 12 year old is an excellent reader, but that doesn't necessarily equate to an enthusiastic reader. But I got the whole Battles For Boys series, and he actually asks if he can read them without my prompting. I even enjoy them. Wonderful collection of important facts about the battles that have shaped our history. And because they are Kindle, we can dip into the text whenever and wherever we go.

A very disappointing book, unattractive format with small, black and white, sometimes blurry illustrations. This should have been an exciting book. There is so much material available. This will not attract young readers. Only the cover is visually exciting and does not represent the content.

Great reading, with lots of resources such as more books to read on each battle/leader, and movies for the whole family to watch together.If you have sons or grandsons who love to read—or who don’t love to read but who will be swept up by real history—check this out. In many schools these days, students aren’t being taught about the individual battles and struggles of our nation’s history, including Gettysburg.These books allow kids to click on the links, so they can actually hear Churchill himself giving his mighty WW2 speeches, or watching a B17 take off, etc. Here’s to boys—and GIRLS!—reading history, if for no other reason, so we're not condemned to repeat it.

This is a great read; sufficiently detailed to be worth the time spent, but not so bogged down in minutia that you find yourself wondering how long the chapter is going to go on and glancing ahead to see if it ends with a quiz. Particularly notable is the prose: flowing, easy to read, a comfortable narrative. You get a sense of the author relaxed in an easy chair, his audience gathered about, attentive ears regaled with true tales of valor, intrigue, and conquest. But you will find no glorification of war between these covers; rather a well-balanced rendering of man at his best within his worst.“Great Battles” is well researched, factual, and untainted with retroactive speculation and subjective parochialism that pervade some of today’s ‘historical’ accounts. In short, a valuable addition to any homeschool or military historian’s library; highly recommended.

A good book to use for home schooling or to supplement private or public schooling. Also an interesting refresher course for anyone wanting to be reminded of the sacrifices made for freedom. Indeed, our freedom cost a great number of lives throughout history. The best part was the many links to websites offering further information. Wish we'd had resources like this when I was a kid in school. I read this book in the Kindle edition.

This was a great book of information written so young boys and girls could understand that many battles men fought to make America an independent nation were successful. Some lost their lives, and many were permanently wounded in each battle and war, but all felt they wanted and needed to to do whatever they could for the cause.I liked that the author wrote in as simple words as possible so children would find this easy to read, and yet worth their time to learn details not necessarily found in history text books.I gave it five stars for all the references included in each chapter so further reading on each war may be readily found.

Our 12 year old grandson enjoyed reading this book. He did finish it rather quickly, in one day, so I think it must be good at holding the reader's attention. I was surprised that so many battles were in this first book in the series. We will be purchasing the others in this series.

My son is a history buff and is especially fond of war literature. He absolutely loves these books! He’s 11, but reads more advanced for his age. I wouldn’t say these are particularly advanced, though. I strongly recommend them for any history loving kids/ teens/ or adults!

Great Series for boys to read in the midst of video games. History that should be taught more extensively in schools.

I purchased paperback copies of all Battles for Boys for my reluctant reader. He loved them! The information is accurate. A couple of editing goofs/typos here and there but nothing terrible. Would love to see more Battles for Boys from this author.

One of my 8yr old son's favorite gifts. He loves reading about battles. He was so excited to receive this for Christmas that he's already read the whole book and is now quoting facts to the family.

Buy all three. Don't worry about the violence, explain to the boys the reality in life and the importance in cherishing and protecting it. These are the stories of the selfless men fighting enemies and evil in some cases.SGT Approved

Great for kids that love history! My 10 year old grandson requested this book? And devoured it.