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1) The women
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"'Women can be heroes, too.' When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances Frankie McGrath hears these unexpected words, it is a revelation. Raised on idyllic Coronado Island and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing, being a good girl. But in 1965 the world is changing, and she suddenly imagines a different choice for her life. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she impulsively joins...
2) Eruption
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English
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A history-making volcanic eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii. But a secret held for decades by the military is more terrifying than the volcano.
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Publisher
Jump!
Publication Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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English
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"In this book, readers will learn about one of the important and necessary duties of active citizens. What is the military? What can we do to support those who are serving now? Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry."-- Provided by publisher.
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National Museum of the American Indian
Publication Date
[2020].
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x, 228 pages : illustrations, photographs (some color) ; 26 cm
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English
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"American Indians have served in our nation's military since colonial times. For many, military service is an extension of their warrior traditions. Others serve for love of home and country. Throughout Indian Country, servicemen and women are some of the most honored members of their communities. Charged by Congress with creating a memorial on its grounds, the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) will dedicate the National Native American...
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English
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"Valiant Women is the story of the 350,000 American women who served in uniform during World War II. They were pilots, codebreakers, chemists, translators, truck drivers, and more. Their work was at the heart of the Allied strategy that won World War II. Yet, until now, their stories have been relegated to the dusty shelves of military archives or a passing mention in the local paper. Now, military analyst Lena Andrews corrects the record with the...
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Publisher
Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Reference
Publication Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
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English
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Since the founding of the United States, wars have shaped the nation's history. This title explores the major conflicts in which the US military has been involved, examining the causes of these wars, how they were fought, and what their results were. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.
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Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
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English
Description
Provides information on the skills and training needed to become a helicopter crew chief, someone who keeps the military's helicopters in the air.
11) Aircraft pilot
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Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication Date
[2013]
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1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
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English
Description
Presents the skills and training needed to become a military aircraft pilot, someone who flies some of the world's most technologically advanced aircraft.
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Language
English
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Noelle Perkins just got a second chance at life, and she intends to make the most of it. That's why she's opening her own store in Fool's Gold, California. The Christmas Attic celebrates everything that's magical about her favorite season. Business is booming, and as a bonus, gorgeous army doctor Gabriel Boylan has offered to help out during the holiday rush. Gabriel's memories of Christmas past contain more sour grapes than sugarplums, thanks to...
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Publisher
Lucent Press
Publication Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (104 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
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Examines the history of African Americans in the military, such as those who fought in the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and modern wars such as the Vietnam War and the Persian Gulf War. Discusses the racism they encountered, and veterans' and military officers' fights for equal treatment and recognition. Includes photographs, a timeline, primary source materials, and an index.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Presents information on the skills and training needed to become an information systems technician, someone who runs the military's state-of-the-art communications and computer systems.
15) Ever After
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Publisher
Zondervan
Language
English
Description
Two couples torn apart—one by war between countries, one by war within.
In this moving sequel to Even Now, Emily Anderson, now twenty, is attending college on a soccer scholarship when she meets the man who changes everything for her: Army reservist Justin Baker. Their tender relationship, founded on a mutual faith in God and nurtured by their trust and love for each other, proves to be a shining inspiration to everyone
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Publisher
Capstone Press
Publication Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color), color maps.
Language
English
Description
Traces the history of women in combat from the Revolutionary War to the present, and profiles trailblazing women from all wars and military branches. Includes a timeline, fact boxes, primary sources, sidebars, photographs, a glossary, critical thinking questions, and further resources.
18) Special ops
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Publication Date
c2013
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the job skills and training needed to become a member of a special operations force.
Publisher
Potomac Books, an imprint of the University of Nebraska Press
Publication Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
xxi, 330 pages, 22 unnumbered pages of plates ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
This inspiring anthology it the first to convey the noteworthy experiences and contributions of women in the American military in their own words-from the Revolutionary War to the present wars in the Middle East. Serving with the Union Army during the Civil War as a nurse, scout, spy, and soldier, Harriet Tubman tells what it was like to be the first American woman to lead a raid against an enemy, freeing some 750 slaves. Busting gender stereotypes,...