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• The Courageous Six Triple Eight

  the all-Black Female Battalion of World War II

  Tyner, Artika R.,

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  The story of the first all-Black battalion in the Women's Army Corps and its leader, Major Charity Adams. These women confronted the racism and sexism while creating a system to make sure millions of letters and packages got to soldiers fighting in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Unknown Soldier

  Brallier, Jess M.,

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  Follow Jack and his family as they visit Arlington National Cemetery and watch the soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknowns - twenty-one steps in each direction. Includes information about the Tomb and the soldiers who guard it.

• The Fearless Flights of Hazel Ying Lee

  Leung, Julie,

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  An inspiring picture book biography about Hazel Ying Lee, the first Chinese American woman to fly for the US military.

• Twenty-one Steps

  Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

  Gottesfeld, Jeff,

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  Discover the story of the guards who keep vigil at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, in Arlington National Cemetery. They guard there in every type of weather, every minute of every day since midnight July 2, 1937.

• Navajo Code Talkers

  Top Secret Messengers of World War II

  Hoena, B. A.,

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  A graphic novel that describes the creation of a top secret code used during World War II created by 29 Navajo men, the Navajo Code Talkers, who based the code on the complex, unwritten Navajo language.

• The Fighting Infantryman

  the Story of Albert D. J. Cashier, Transgender Civil War Soldier

  Sanders, Rob,

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  This is the fascinating, story of Albert D. J. Cashier. In 1861, Jennie Hodgers, a young immigrant from Ireland, moved west to Illinois with a new identity--Albert D. J. Cashier. Albert joined the Union Army and served for nearly three years. When…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Parents Here and There

  a Kid's Guide to Deployment

  Miller, Marie-Therese,

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  A guide for kids who have a deployed parent with helpful tips and tricks about how to stay in touch.

• The Poppy Lady

  Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans

  Walsh, Barbara Elizabeth,

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  The story of Moina Belle Michael who built a national campaign establishing the red poppy of Flanders Fields as a reminder of the sacrifice and courage of America's soldiers. A symbol that continues to this day.

• Coming Home

  Ruth, Greg,

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  Follows the emotions of a young boy as he waits at an airport for a family member to return home from serving in the military.

• Luis Paints the World

  Farish, Terry,

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  When Luis's brother Nico joins the Army, Nico writes home, telling Luis about all the things he is seeing while living out in the world instead of in their neighborhood. Luis begins a mural in the neighborhood that reflects all the places Luis has…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Celebrate Veterans Day

  Ferguson, Melissa,

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  A simple discussion of the history and importance of Veterans Day, as well as examples of the many ways that Americans celebrate it.

• The Wall

  Bunting, Eve, 1928-2023

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  The story of a boy's visit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Once there, they begin looking for the name of the boy's grandfather. Once they find it, his father shares how proud he is that his own father's name is listed on the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Tuesday Tucks Me in

  the Loyal Bond Between a Soldier and His Service Dog

  Montalván, Luis Carlos

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  A picture book biography showing what days are like in the lives of Army Captain Luis Carlos Montalván, and Tuesday, a service dog who helps him with his combat-related injuries.

• Hero Mom

  Hardin, Melinda

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  A tribute to moms who serve their country in the military reveals their contributions as unsung heroes who construct buildings, fly planes, drive tanks and do many other important things to make the world a safer place.

• Tuesday Takes Me There

  the Healing Journey of a Veteran and His Service Dog

  Montalván, Luis Carlos,

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  Further adventures of Army Captain Luis Carlos Montalván and Tuesday, his service dog, as the learn to navigate the world together and travel to many places.

• H Is for Honor

  a Military Family Alphabet

  Scillian, Devin

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  For each letter of the alphabet, learn about the experiences of military families, especially children, encounter, including the definitions of more practical military vocabulary s like "rank" and "quarters."

• The Good Son

  a Story From the First World War, Told in Miniature

  Ober, Pierre-Jacques,

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  An historical graphic novel that tells the story of a young French soldier during World War I who sneaks off to briefly visit his family for a couple days at Christmas and is imprisoned and charged with desertion after his return. This story is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Heroism Begins With Her

  Inspiring Stories of Bold, Brave, and Gutsy Women in the U.S. Military

  Conkling, Winifred,

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  A collection of more than 80 profiles about the brave women in the US military.

• Skyward

  the Story of Female Pilots in WWII

  Deng, Sally,

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  The story of three women in three different countries, America, England and Russia who dream to fly and who in the late 1920 fly for their countries - each fearlessly breaking barriers for women aviators today.

• Hero Dad

  Hardin, Melinda

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  A child demonstrates that while Dad differs from a traditional superhero, as an American soldier he is a superhero of a different kind.