Military & Wars
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D-Day Invasion
From the Series Heroes of World War II (Alternator Books ® )
On June 6, 1944, Allied bombers flew overhead as a huge naval fleet landed on the beaches of Normandy, France. Under a hail of gunfire, thousands of Allied troops fought their way onto the… Read More →
Deadly Bloody Battles
From the Series ShockZone ™ — Deadly and Dangerous
Can you imagine being one of just three hundred soldiers from ancient Greece pitted against an army of thousands? Or wading through muddy, lice-infested trenches in World War I while bombs… Read More →
Defending Nature: How the US Military Protects Threatened and Endangered Species
The United States Department of Defense has more than four hundred military bases across the country. They are used to house and train personnel, keep watch of enemies, support allies, and .… Read More →
Dirty Bombs and Shell Shock: Biology Goes to War
From the Series STEM on the Battlefield
The British army swelled in size at the beginning of World War I. But many of these new recruits suffered from malnutrition and lacked the physical strength to serve on the front line.… Read More →
El Día de los Veteranos (Veterans Day)
From the Series Yo solo: Festividades (On My Own Holidays)
Veteran’s Day is a day set aside to thank the men and women who risk their lives protecting America. Each year on November 11, we celebrate what they have done for our country. Learn more… Read More →
Fierce Fighters
From the Series Warriors!
Great leaders commanded disciplined, fast-moving armies, but they also used stealth to gain lands and conquer peoples. Take cover and watch different leaders charging into the fray through… Read More →
Focus on Japanese American Incarceration
From the Series History in Pictures (Read Woke ™ Books)
The US government forced Japanese Americans to live in US incarceration camps during World War II (1939–1945). Through photographs from the past and present, discover how fear and racism led… Read More →
Gateway Biographies — Hardcover Set
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Discover the human side of newsworthy, historical, and pop culture figures, and learn about people leading key social movements or handling crises. Each biography in this easy-reading series… Read More →
Héroes de Dunkerque (Heroes of Dunkirk)
From the Series Héroes de la Segunda Guerra Mundial (Heroes of World War II) (Alternator Books ® en español)
En la primavera de 1940, la Alemania nazi lanzó un ataque masivo sobre Europa occidental. Sus fuerzas atravesaron Bélgica y otros países rápidamente, lo que obligó a los poderes Aliados a… Read More →
Héroes de la Segunda Guerra Mundial (Heroes of World War II) (Alternator Books ® en español) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Héroes de la Segunda Guerra Mundial (Heroes of World War II) (Alternator Books ® en español)
Descubre historias heroicas e inéditas de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Este atractivo texto narrativo revela cómo era la vida de las personas que lucharon en la guerra o vivieron luego en el… Read More →
Heroes of Dunkirk
From the Series Heroes of World War II (Alternator Books ® )
In the spring of 1940, Nazi Germany launched a massive attack into Western Europe. They quickly cut through Belgium and other countries, forcing the Allied powers to flee. Soon the Allies… Read More →
Heroes of World War II (Alternator Books ®) Audisee® eBooks with Audio Collection (Multi-User) — Audisee®—Fluent Set
From the Series Heroes of World War II (Alternator Books ® )
Discover heroic, untold stories of World War II. Engaging narrative text reveals what life was like for people fighting in the war or living in its wake on the home front. STEM-focused… Read More →
Hero Military Dogs
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Hero Dogs
What four-legged soldiers fight beside our troops? Military dogs! They can sniff out enemies and find dangerous weapons. These dogs are hardworking members of the military. Learn all about… Read More →
Hidden Heroes in WWII
From the Series Who Else in History? (Alternator Books ®)
World War II (1939–1945) is one of the most impactful and influential events in the history of the US and the world at large. During the war, the US and other Allied countries fought the Axis Read More →
History in Pictures (Read Woke ™ Books) — Hardcover Set
From the Series History in Pictures (Read Woke ™ Books)
Analyze historical events in US history with a focus on photos that help tell stories of people from underrepresented groups. Readers are asked to think critically about who took the photos,… Read More →
Hovercrafts and Humvees: Engineering Goes to War
From the Series STEM on the Battlefield
In 1944 during World War II, US and British engineers built a massive floating harbor. When soldiers from these countries landed in France to fight the Germans, ships towed the harbor to the… Read More →
Inside Area 51
From the Series Top Secret (Alternator Books ®)
Deep in the Nevada desert lies Area 51, a highly classified United States Air Force facility. The base has a long history and has been used to develop spy planes, drones, and other advanced Read More →
Inside Battleships
From the Series Inside Military Machines
Take a fascinating tour of the mightiest fighting ships of all time—from ancient Greek galleys to gigantic modern aircraft carriers. Get an up-close view of these incredible battleships as… Read More →
Inside Fighter Planes
From the Series Inside Military Machines
Follow the powerful story of fighter aircraft—from the earliest six-winged inventions used during World War I right up to modern supersonic stealth fighters. Along the way, explore inside the Read More →
Inside Submarines
From the Series Inside Military Machines
Believe it or not, submarines date back to the seventeenth century! Discover how they developed from early designs such as the one-person Turtle into streamlined, stealthy warships. Along the Read More →
Inside Tanks and Heavy Artillery
From the Series Inside Military Machines
The earliest tank was designed in the fifteenth century. Since then, tanks have developed into huge, powerful weapons. Get an up-close view of mighty tanks and artillery as you learn about a… Read More →
Inside the US Air Force
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — US Armed Forces
Who are the soldiers that protect us from above? Airmen! The US Air Force helps keep the skies safe. From training to using special gear, step behind the scenes to see how these hardworking… Read More →
Inside the US Army
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — US Armed Forces
Who protects our country by land? The US Army! The army helps defend the country and keeps citizens safe during natural disasters. From training to using special gear, step behind the scenes… Read More →
Inside the US Marine Corps
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — US Armed Forces
When danger strikes, who comes to the rescue? Marines! The US Marine Corps is the first on the scene after disasters. They arrive quickly to help make the area safer and get ready for more… Read More →