In Europe during World War II, these eleven dedicated “museum curators, art scholars, architects, and archivists” were among the many people who risked their lives to locate and save cherished cultural objects and works of art stolen by the Nazis. Cast of characters. About the Monuments Men. Glossary. Bibliography. Source notes. Index. Black-and-white photographs, maps, and reproductions.
Title alpha The Greatest Treasure Hunt in History: The Story of the Monuments Men
Level Nonfiction Middle Plus
Pages Count 368
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Allied Forces. Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF). History of Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives Section of US Army (MFAA). Monuments Men. Art treasures. Art thefts. Twentieth-century history of Germany. World War II (1939–1945). German confiscations and contributions during World War II. Destruction and pillage of Europe during World War II. Protection of cultural property.
SRC Level 12.400000
SRC Points 14.000000
Lexile 1200L
Trim Size 8 1/4" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2018-12-31
JLG Release Date Apr 2019
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Nonfiction Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
Nonfiction Middle Plus
Nonfiction Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
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