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Greatest treasure hunt in history : the story of the Monuments Men
Author: Edsel, Robert M.

Publisher: Scholastic Focus (2019)

Dewey: 940.53
Classification: Nonfiction
Physical Description: 333 p., ill., maps, 21 cm

BTSB No: 303277

ISBN: 9781338251197

Ages: 12-16

Grades: 7-11

Subjects:
Allied Forces. -- Supreme Headquarters. -- Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives Section -- History
Art thefts
World War, 1939-1945 -- Confiscations and contributions -- Germany
World War, 1939-1945 -- Art and the war
World War, 1939-1945 -- Destruction and pillage -- Europe
Art treasures in war -- Europe -- History -- 20th century
Cultural property -- Protection -- Europe -- History -- 20th century

Price: $6.50

Summary:
As the most destructive war in history ravaged Europe, many of the world's most cherished cultural objects were in harm's way. The Greatest Treasure Hunt in History recounts the astonishing true story of eleven men and one woman who risked their lives amidst the bloodshed of World War II to preserve churches, libraries, monuments, and works of art that for centuries defined the heritage of Western civilization.

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Accelerated Reader Information:
   Interest Level: MG+
   Reading Level: 8.90
   Points: 11.0   Quiz: 500851

Reading Counts Information:
   Interest Level: 6-8
   Reading Level: 12.40
   Points: 14.0   Quiz: 75676

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   Kirkus Reviews (10/01/18)
   School Library Journal (00/12/18)
   Booklist (+) (10/15/18)

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