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"After twenty years as an army brat and Ember Howard knew, too. The soldiers at the door meant her dad was never coming home. What she didn't know was how she would find the strength to singlehandedly care for her crumbling family when her mom falls apart. Then Josh Walker enters her life. Hockey star, her new next-door neighbor, and not to mention the most delicious hands that insist on saving her over and over again. He has a way of erasing the...

Describes the experiences of families who have one parent who is in the military. Discusses the different branches of the military and the types of jobs a parent may have. Includes a picture glossary and an index.

"The cosmic misadventure introduces Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination and a huge alien obsession. So, when he's beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide, Elio's all in for the epic undertaking. Mistakenly identified as Earth's ambassador to the rest of the universe, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien life-forms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions,...

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.

"Young readers learn with their friends from Sesame Street about deployment. They discover more about having a loved one deployed and how to live well and stay connected while their person is away"-- Provided by publisher.

"This guide offers an accessible approach to life with a deployed parent and presents helpful information on how to stay in touch. While routines change, the love for a parent doesn't"-- Provided by publisher.

"When someone is serving our country, far from home, everyone in their family has to be brave. Including -- and sometimes especially -- the kids. This book speaks to all kids in this situation in telling the story of a boy and a girl with parents away on duty. It captures the children's worries, fears, trials, and triumphs while waiting for their parents to return from service. Although the narrative tells one universal tale, the photographs depict...

After something strange happens during a camping trip, twelve-year-old alien-obsessed Simon suspects he has been abducted, but was it real or just his overactive imagination?

A picture book that portrays the experiences of families of military personnel during periods of active duty service. Through descriptive text and illustrative artwork, the narrative depicts how family members manage daily responsibilities and maintain emotional connections while a loved one is deployed. The work highlights themes of resilience, support, and the contributions of families to military life.

Because his father is in the Army, Oliver Jeffries has never lived in any one place for long, but he was hoping that Colorado would be different because he is the starting wide receiver on the Jackson Middle School's football team--so when he gets word that his family is moving again he is bitterly disappointed, but he has one more game and he is determined to make it a good one.