General George Patton: Old Blood and Guts

Trusted by his troops and feared by the enemy, General George Patton was one of America's most dynamic—and controversial—war commanders. Alden Hatch's biography traces Patton's life from his California childhood to his accidental death in Germany shortly after the end of World War II. Perfect for giving kids a leg up in history class, or for nurturing growing minds interested in history, this young adult biography will keep kids turning pages.