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The Balloon Buster, Frank Luke of Arizona
This book tells the story of Frank Luke. Luke was born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1897, one of nine children of German-American immigrants. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Aviation Section in 1917 during World War I. He was an agressive pilot who took on the unique challenge of attacking and destroying enemy observation balloons. These balloons were always heavily defended by anti-aircraft guns and enemy aicraft, but 2nd Lt. Luke was adept at the challenge and accounted for 14 enemy balloons destroyed and 4 enemy aircraft shot down.
We Are What We Eat
America has often been called a great melting pot. This book was written by a world-reknowned history professor who collaborates frequently with librarians. The author specilizes in migration, gender, and food studies. This book is about how American culture has been and continues to be shaped by the food we eat. America is made up of many different nationalities. Each group brings their own dish to the table, so to speak. America is changed each time a new ethnic group arrives, bringing their specialized dishes and traditions with them.
