Ski Soldier: A World War II Biography Library Binding – September 11, 2018
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| Management number | 219220431 | Release Date | 2026/05/03 | List Price | $4.40 | Model Number | 219220431 | ||
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Ski Soldier is a true-life adventure that tells the story of Pete Seibert, a ski soldier severely wounded in World War II, who went on to found the Vail Ski Resort in Colorado.Ever since he first strapped on his mother's wooden skis when he was seven, Pete Seibert always loved to ski. At 18, Pete enlisted in the U.S. Army and joined the 10th Mountain Division, soldiers who fought on skis in World War II. In the mountains of Italy, Pete encountered the mental and physical horrors of war. When he was severely wounded and sent home to recover, Pete worried that he might never ski again. But with perseverance and the help of other 10th Mountain ski soldiers, he took to the slopes again and fulfilled his boyhood dream--founding the famous ski resort in Vail, Colorado. Read more
| ISBN13 | 979-8855014105 |
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| Language | English |
| Publisher | Bound to Stay Bound Books |
| Grade level | Kindergarten and up |
| Reading age | 10 - 14 years |
| Print length | 175 pages |
| Publication date | September 11, 2018 |
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