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After World War II, the United States and Britain airlifted food and supplies into Russian-blockaded West Berlin. US Air Force Lieutenant Gail Halvorsen knew the children of the city were suffering, but what could one man do? Lt. Halvorsen began dropping candy that floated down to the kids by parachute. Michael O. Tunnell tells an inspiring tale of candy and courage, illustrated with Lt Halvorsens personal photographs, as well as letters and drawings from the children of Berlin to their beloved Uncle Wiggly Wings.Product Videos
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Author Michael O Tunnell
Binding Paperback
Language English
Book Type Nonfiction
Grade Content 5
Guided Reading Level Z
Lexile 1130
Subject Social Studies
Standard SS5H5b. Explain how the U.S. attempted to stop the spread of Communism (Berlin Airlift, Korean War, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
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