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Check out these books to learn about the origins of Veteran's Day as well as the experiences and contributions of servicemembers and their families. (And a few animals!)For 3rd-6th Grade Readers.
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Infinite Hope
a Black Artist's Journey From World War II to Peace
Bryan, Ashley,
Artist Ashley Bryan's experiences as a Black soldier in the segregated army of WWII.
Who Were the Tuskegee Airmen?
Smith, Sherri L.,
During World War II, black Americans were fighting for their country and for freedom in Europe, yet they had to endure a totally segregated military in the United States, where they weren't considered smart enough to become military pilots.
Where Poppies Grow
a World War I Companion
Granfield, Linda
Uses postcards, letters, and photographs to examine World War I from the viewpoint of Canadian participation, and contains the complete text of the poem In Flanders fields, by Canadian medical officer, John McCrae.
Standing Up Against Hate
How Black Women in the Army Helped Change the Course of WWII
Farrell, Mary Cronk,
Tells the stories of the African American women who enlisted in the newly formed Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) in World War II.
Women Heroes of the US Army
Remarkable Soldiers From the American Revolution to Today
McCallum Staats, Ann, 1965-
Though early laws prohibited women from becoming soldiers, they still found ways to serve, even disguising themselves as men in order to participate in active battle.
Choosing Courage
Inspiring Stories of What It Means to Be a Hero
Collier, Peter, 1939-2019,
What turns an ordinary person into a hero? The men and women who have been recognized by the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation know the answers to these questions deep in their hearts.
You Can Fly
the Tuskegee Airmen
Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956-
From training days in Alabama to combat on the front lines in Europe, this is the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the groundbreaking African-American pilots of World War II.
Warrior Dog
Chesney, Will, 1984-
The powerful true story of a SEAL Team Six member and military dog handler, and the dog that saved his life.
Sky High
the True Story of Maggie Gee
Moss, Marissa
Young Maggie Gee became one of only two Chinese American Women Airforce Service Pilots to serve in WWII.
Tales of the Mighty Code Talkers
The role played in both World Wars by men of other tribes. There were Cherokee, Choctaw, Comanche, Creek and other tribal representatives with their languages involved as well.
What Was the Vietnam War?
O'Connor, Jim,
Learn how the United States ended up fighting for twenty years in a remote country on the other side of the world.
Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code
a Navajo Code Talker's Story
Bruchac, Joseph, 1942-
As a boy, Chester Nez was taught his native language and culture were useless, but he was later called on to use his Navajo language to help create an unbreakable military code during WWII.
Code Girls
the True Story of the American Women Who Secretly Broke Codes in World War II
Mundy, Liza, 1960-
A nonfiction chronicle of the courageous efforts of remarkable young women recruited by the US government to crack German and Japanese military codes during World War II.
Heroism Begins With Her
Inspiring Stories of Bold, Brave, and Gutsy Women in the U.S. Military
Conkling, Winifred,
A collection of more than 80 profiles about the brave women in the US military.
Courage Has No Color
the True Story of the Triple Nickles : America's First Black Paratroopers
Stone, Tanya Lee
Examines the role of African-Americans in the military through the history of the Triple Nickles, America's first black paratroopers, who fought against attacks perpetrated on the American West by the Japanese during World War II.
Rags
Hero Dog of WWI : a True Story
Raven, Margot Theis,
A stray dog named Rags befriends a U.S. soldier in Paris, France, during WWI. Rags traveled with the troops carrying messages from the front line to the back.
The Eternal Soldier
the True Story of How a Dog Became a Civil War Hero
Kimmel, Allison Crotzer,
This is the untold story of Sallie, a dog whose life as a soldier began in a basket and ended as a Civil War hero.
Dogs on Duty
Soldiers' Best Friends on the Battlefield and Beyond
Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw
Documents the contributions of specially trained military dogs, profiling noteworthy canine heroes while covering such topics as how they are trained and what happens to them when they retire.
What Was Pearl Harbor?
Demuth, Patricia
Teaches important dates and facts about the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
H Is for Honor
a Military Family Alphabet
Scillian, Devin
Using the alphabet format, this picture book describes the many situations and experiences that military families, especially their children encounter. For example history, rank, and quarters are explained.
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