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Weird Science: Military

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534190443

The military can be weird. Did you know they train dolphins? Or that sometimes instead of guns, the military uses chemicals during war? In Weird Science: Military, readers will explore the science behind the military and some of the equipment and strategies used. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers. Educational sidebars include a science activity, a spotlight biography, fast facts, and an unsolved mystery! A table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, and author biography are included.

The War Years

Martin Gitlin (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534190184

The War Years was a defining era that shaped America--and the world. Readers will turn back the clock to history's turning points during that era and will take a closer look at the major challenges and hurdles the United States faced. Readers will review how World War II influenced the American culture from the fashion to the policies to the entertainment. The series includes educational sidebars and backmatter that align with the 4 C's of 21st Century Learning: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. Books also include a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and timeline.

US Space Force

Julie Murray (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098226374

This title introduces the United States' newest military branch, the US Space Force! Readers will learn how the United States plans to protect the nation and the world from space. Amazing photographs from the US military complete the book. This title is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

Go For Broke Regiment

Julia Garstecki (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680720976

With primary source photos, infographics, and strongly controlled leveled text, this title describes the heroic efforts of the Japanese American soldiers known as the "Go for Broke Regiment" who served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II.

Buffalo Soldiers

Julia Garstecki (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680720969

With primary source photos, infographics, timelines, charts, and strongly controlled leveled text, this title describes the heroic efforts of the African American soldiers known as Buffalo Soldiers who served on the Western frontier.

The American Revolution

Shirley Jordan (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848340

Describes the causes and key events leading up to the Revolutionary War and includes brief profiles of major figures during the period.

A Meeting in the Sky

Rina Singh (author) Jordi Vila Delclòs (illustrator)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781640001428

An American farm boy and a German city boy grow up to fulfill their dreams of becoming pilots. When World War II breaks out, they have a remarkable meeting in the skies over Germany. On December 20, 1943, a German pilot escorted an American bomber to safety; this remarkable, secret meeting in the sky inspired a lifelong quest to reunite as the two former enemies became friends.

World War II Spy Stories

Emma Huddleston (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503847316

Gives readers a thrilling, behind-the-scenes look into how World War II spies gathered information for the Allied and Axis powers. Learn about the tools that daring spies used during this conflict, and how spies such as Josephine Baker and Juan Pujol risked their lives to defeat Nazi Germany. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index.

World War I Spy Stories

Martha London (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503847309

Gives readers a thrilling, behind-the-scenes look into how World War I spies gathered information for the Allied and Central powers. Learn about the tools that daring spies used during this conflict, and how spies such as Louise de Bettignies and Edith Cavell worked in secret to help their side win the war. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index.

Eyewitness to the Sinking of the Lusitania

Charles Fredeen (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817623

Details the events leading up to and following the sinking of Britain's Lusitania from the perspectives of those involved. Additional features include a bullet-point summary of the events, compelling narrative descriptions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, questions to spark critical thinking, sources to guide further research, historical photographs, informative captions, a table of contents, an index, an introduction to the author, and a phonetic glossary.

Eyewitness to the Treaty of Versailles

Nick Rebman (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817630

Details the Paris Peace Conference, the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, and its aftereffects on Germany from the perspectives of those involved. Additional features include a bullet-point summary of the events, compelling narrative descriptions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, questions to spark critical thinking, sources to guide further research, historical photographs, informative captions, a table of contents, an index, an introduction to the author, and a phonetic glossary.

Eyewitness to the Role of Women in World War I

Jeanne Marie Ford (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817609

Details the ways in which women contributed to the war effort, including their roles as doctors, nurses, factory workers, soldiers, and more. Additional features include a bullet-point summary of the events, compelling narrative descriptions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, questions to spark critical thinking, sources to guide further research, historical photographs, informative captions, a table of contents, an index, an introduction to the author, and a phonetic glossary.

Eyewitness to the Harlem Hellfighters

Jill Sherman (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817593

Details the trials and successes of the Harlem Hellfighters, the most famous black regiment in World War I, from the perspectives of those involved. Additional features include a bullet-point summary of the events, compelling narrative descriptions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, questions to spark critical thinking, sources to guide further research, historical photographs, informative captions, a table of contents, an index, an introduction to the author, and a phonetic glossary.

Eyewitness to the Western Front

Cynthia Kennedy Henzel (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817647

Details the major battles on the western front as well as the dynamics of trench warfare from the perspectives of those involved. Additional features include a bullet-point summary of the events, compelling narrative descriptions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, questions to spark critical thinking, sources to guide further research, historical photographs, informative captions, a table of contents, an index, an introduction to the author, and a phonetic glossary.

Eyewitness to World War I Medicine

Emily O'Keefe (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817654

Details the actions of nurses, doctors, medics, ambulance drivers, and other medical personnel during World War I. Additional features include a bullet-point summary of the events, compelling narrative descriptions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, questions to spark critical thinking, sources to guide further research, historical photographs, informative captions, a table of contents, an index, and a phonetic glossary.

World War II

Lisa Zamosky (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433390722

In 1939, a war that would encompass the world began in Europe. Readers will learn about the causes of World War II in this nonfiction title. The supportive text and fascinating sidebars work in conjunction with the stunning photos and appealing scrapbook layout to provide an enjoyable and enlightening experience that teaches readers about such events and topics as Pearl Harbor, blitzkreig, and concentration and internment camps. Readers will also learn about infamous figures from the war like Adolph Hitler, Sir Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt, and even Rosie the Riveter. A helpful glossary, table of contents, and index is provided to aid in a better understanding of the content and simple navigation.

World War I

Lisa Zamosky (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433390685

Readers will learn all about World War I, or the Great War, in this appealing title that highlights how the war began in Europe as a military rivalry between France and Germany. The intriguing facts, engaging sidebars, and supportive text work in conjunction with the impressive images and colorful scrapbook layout to teach readers about such WWI topics as neutrality, alliances, propaganda, liberty bonds, communism, and how General John Pershing led Americans in the war.

Leaders in the Texas Revolution: United for a Cause

Kelly Rodgers (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433383915

In the middle of the 1830s, Texans fought against the Mexican government for its independence. During the Texas Revolution, many leaders emerged, such as Sam Houston, Lorenzo de Zavala, William Travis, Francita Alavez, Sidney Sherman, Susanna Dickinson, James Bowie, and Juan Seguin. This captivating biography allows readers to learn about the incredible accomplishments of these people and what they did to make an impact on the Texas Revolution.

La revolución de Texas

Kelly Rodgers (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433384820

In 1833, American and Tejano colonists wanted independence from the Mexican government. Through a bloody Texas Revolution, the independent Republic of Texas was born! Readers will be enthralled as they make their way through this exciting and compelling book that uses vivid images, intriguing facts and sidebars in conjunction with easy-to-read text and an accessible glossary and index to enlighten readers about such things as the Law of April 6, 1830, the Battle of Gonzalez, Siege of Bexar, "The Consultation", and The Alamo. Along with these highlights of the Texas Revolution, this book also includes features on Santa Anna, Stephen Austin, and Sam Houston to give children a well-rounded introduction to Texas history.

Líderes de la revolución de Texas

Kelly Rodgers (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433384837

In the middle of the 1830s, Texans fought against the Mexican government for its independence. During the Texas Revolution, many leaders emerged, such as Sam Houston, Lorenzo de Zavala, William Travis, Francita Alavez, Sidney Sherman, Susanna Dickinson, James Bowie, and Juan Seguin. This captivating biography allows readers to learn about the incredible accomplishments of these people and what they did to make an impact on the Texas Revolution.

Marquis de Lafayette and the French

Christine Dugan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781425863630

This intriguing story highlights Marquis de Lafayette's strong desire to help America by joining their forces despite the King of France's order. Students will get pulled into this informational text that focuses on the extraordinary life of the Marquis de Lafayette, his relationship with George Washington and Alexander Hamilton, and his influence on the Revolutionary War. It includes letters, photographs, newspaper articles, maps, and other primary sources that will captivate middle school students while building their critical-literacy skills. This book includes: text features such as captions, bold print, a glossary, and an index increase understanding and build academic vocabulary; a “Your Turn!” activity challenges students to connect to a primary source through a writing activity.

War Correspondents

Sabrina Crewe (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427180742

In the age of 24-hour news television, some war correspondents have become media stars by "embedding" or attaching themselves to a particular military unit in order to follow and report on their activities. Journalists who report on conflicts keep the world's citizens up to date by showing the reality of war. In the last century, the safety of war correspondents was usually respected by both sides involved in a conflict. Not so in modern warfare. War correspondents not only have to fear being killed or wounded in an attack they are reporting on, they have increasingly become the direct targets of violence and kidnapping themselves. This book describes the dangerous process of reporting on war and steps correspondents take to ensure their safety.

Fighter Pilots

Antony Loveless (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778798088

There are no second places in aerial combat. Fighter pilots have perhaps the most dangerous job of all pilots - engaging other aircraft in order to shoot them down, or flying over enemy territory to drop bombs. Learning to master flying such a complex jet is only part of the job. Ultimately, a fighter jet is no more than a weapons platform, and the pilot must be better than his or her rivals in using the jet's weapons. This book will examine what it takes to become a fighter pilot; what the job is like; the jets and equipment required; and what its like to fly at twice the speed of sound in pursuit of an enemy.

Medal of Honor

John Perritano (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630783730

American soldiers who show valor in combat can receive the Medal of Honor. This is the top military award in the US. Learn more about several heroes who received this award, from the Civil War to the War in Afghanistan.

Cutting-Edge Military Tech

Matt Doeden (author)

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group ISBN: 9781541583450

Self-steering bullets, drone swarms, and super-soldiers are at the front lines of tomorrow's military. Discover how these breakthroughs and more will help the next generation of US soldiers spy, fly, and fight. Take a jaw-dropping look at the future of military tech.