Military & Wars
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Ninja Weapons
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Ninja Mania
Did ninja really use shuriken, or throwing stars? Did female ninja carry fans made of steel? Find out what is myth and what is fact while exploring the tools and weapons of the ninja. Read More →
Nonfiction — Grades 4-8 — Audisee®—Fluent Set
Engage reluctant readers in high-interest nonfiction. Sentence highlighting with professional narration bring these award-winning eBooks to life. Read More →
Primary Grades Nonfiction Audiobook Collection — Audio Book Set
Titles in this collection were selected to provide a dynamic introduction to nonfiction for the youngest listeners, covering core concepts in science, social studies, sports, health and… Read More →
Real-Life Ninja
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Ninja Mania
Most people imagine ninja as figures clothed in black, scaling a castle wall for a covert mission. But how did ninja actually live their lives? Uncover the secrets and truth of living life as a ninja. Read More →
Rise of the Robots! — Hardcover Set
From the Series Rise of the Robots!
From medicine and policing to space and deep-sea explorations, robots are on the rise. In fact, robots are taking over the world—but is this robot revolution all-good? Readers will discover… Read More →
Robots, Drones, and Radar: Electronics Go to War
From the Series STEM on the Battlefield
In 2011 unmanned drones flew high over Pakistan. Before anyone even knew the drones were there, missiles fired by these drones took out key terrorist targets. These drones were steered… Read More →
Robots Fighting Wars
From the Series Rise of the Robots!
Within the armed forces, robots are on the rise! From fighting on the battlefield to carrying out espionage, robots are making it possible for us to defend ourselves like never before. In… Read More →
Sachiko: A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor's Story
A Robert F. Sibert Honor Book A National Book Award Longlist Selection Jane Addams Children's Book Award Flora Stieglitz Straus Award A Booklist Editor's Choice “Magnetic and chilling in its Read More →
Searchlight Books ™ — Spy Secrets — Hardcover Set
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Spy Secrets
Readers are in for a thrill as they uncover true, fascinating stories of spies, the people they worked for, and the methods they used to complete their missions. Read More →
Secretos de los locutores de claves navajos (Secrets of Navajo Code Talkers)
From the Series Criptología (Cryptology) (Alternator Books ® en español)
En tiempos de guerra, los códigos indescifrables ayudan a los ejércitos a ganar batallas. ¿Qué mejor código que un lenguaje avanzado? Lee acerca de cómo los marines navajos arriesgaron sus… Read More →
Secrets of Navajo Code Talkers
From the Series Cryptology (Alternator Books ®)
In wartime, unbreakable codes help armies win battles. And what better code than an advanced language. The Navajo language was key to the success of the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War… Read More →
Secret Spy Codes and Messages
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Spy Secrets
How did real-life spies communicate in secret? Readers get a sneak peek at actual spies and the gear they used to exchange information and complete their missions! Read More →
ShockZone ™ — Villains — Audisee®—Fluent Set
From the Series ShockZone ™ — Villains
ShockZone™―Villains introduces the most vile criminals, killers, and corrupt leaders the world has ever seen. Narratives weave together the freakish facts and antics of these tyrants,… Read More →
Silent Soldiers
From the Series Warriors!
Skilled assassins and saboteurs have undermined the most powerful armies with secret tactics and weapons. Slip in among them to see stealthy warriors from different times and places on their… Read More →
Smoke Screens and Gas Masks: Chemistry Goes to War
From the Series STEM on the Battlefield
In the 1960s during the Vietnam War, US forces used a chemical substance called napalm to burn away the jungle in search of enemy soldiers. But when napalm came in contact with human skin, it Read More →
Special Forces
From the Series On the Radar: Defend and Protect
The world's most dangerous missons are carried out by elite fighting crews—the special forces. Make sure they are on your radar! Inside you'll find these features: Read All about It… Read More →
Stars of the Night: The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport
"A not-to-be-missed, inspirational book about courage, heart, and the necessity of caring for others."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Stars of the Night recounts the powerful true story of… Read More →
Surviving a World War II Prison Camp: Louis Zamperini
From the Series They Survived (Alternator Books ® )
During World War II, Louis Zamperini survived a plane crash, 46 days stranded on a life raft at sea, and two years in a prisoner-of-war camp. Discover how his strong will and positive… Read More →
The American Revolution: What Can We Learn from the People Who Witnessed War?
From the Series Witness to War
The American Revolution shaped the future of every man, woman, and child who lived through it. Full of eyewitness accounts, this book reveals what it was like to be part of this devastating… Read More →
The Manhattan Project
From the Series Heroes of World War II (Alternator Books ® )
The Manhattan Project produced the world's first nuclear weapons. The US military later dropped two atomic bombs on Japan, effectively ending World War II. Find out about the people and the… Read More →
The Samurai: Japan's Warriors
From the Series Explore!
Trained warriors called Samurai were a very important part of Japanese history. Read about how the Samurai trained, their deadly weapons, and their responsibilities to their masters and the… Read More →
The US Air Force in Action
From the Series US Military Branches (UpDog Books ™)
Since 1947, the Air Force has been an important branch of the US Military. Learn about airmen's responsibilities, how they carry out missions, the vehicles they use, and more. Read More →
The US Army in Action
From the Series US Military Branches (UpDog Books ™)
Discover the history of the US Army and explore the different jobs soldiers do, the technology and equipment they use, and more. Read More →
The US Civil War: What Can We Learn from the People Who Witnessed War?
From the Series Witness to War
The Civil War preserved the United States and led to the abolition of slavery, but this bloody conflict still had devastating effects on those who lived through it. This book reveals the… Read More →