Military & Wars
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The US Coast Guard in Action
From the Series US Military Branches (UpDog Books ™)
For hundreds of years, the Coast Guard has protected the US's waterways. Learn about the Coast Guard's ships, how they perform rescue missions, and more! Read More →
The US Marine Corps in Action
From the Series US Military Branches (UpDog Books ™)
The US Marine Corps has served the US since it was formed during the Revolutionary War. Learn about Marine Corps jobs, vehicles, and how they support the Navy, Army, and Air Force. Read More →
The US National Guard in Action
From the Series US Military Branches (UpDog Books ™)
The US National Guard aids communities during state and national emergencies. Discover the history of the National Guard, the work they do, and the tech they use. Read More →
The US Navy in Action
From the Series US Military Branches (UpDog Books ™)
Out on the sea, the US Navy works to keep the US safe. Discover how the Navy formed during the Revolutionary War and learn about its ships, the Navy SEALs, and more. Read More →
The US Space Force in Action
From the Series US Military Branches (UpDog Books ™)
The US Space Force helps protect and maintain US satellites. Readers will explore what Space Force guardians do and the unique technology and vehicles they use. Read More →
The Vietnam War: What Can We Learn from the People Who Witnessed War?
From the Series Witness to War
The Vietnam War was one of the most divisive wars in modern American history. This book reveals what it was like to experience it and helps readers learn valuable lessons from those who… Read More →
They Survived (Alternator Books ® ) — Hardcover Set
From the Series They Survived (Alternator Books ® )
Discover the harrowing details behind the most fascinating survival stories. Mesmerizing narrative text describes how ordinary people acted in extraordinary ways to overcome life-or-death… Read More →
Tillie Pierce's Civil War Story
From the Series Narrative Nonfiction: Kids in War
In July of 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg raged for three days. Fifteen-year-old Tillie Pierce found herself in the middle of the action when she went to stay with family friends on a farm… Read More →
Tillie Pierce: Teen Eyewitness to the Battle of Gettysburg
Imagine being fifteen years old, facing the bloodiest battle ever to take place on U.S. soil: the Battle of Gettysburg. In July 1863, this is exactly what happened to Tillie Pierce, a normal… Read More →
Tools of Combat
From the Series Warriors!
From piercing arrowheads to mighty longswords and battleaxes, weapons have clashed on the battlefield from ancient times onwards. Join the action to see warriors from different times and… Read More →
Top Secret (Alternator Books ®) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Top Secret (Alternator Books ®)
The world is full of unanswered questions! Examine some of the top secrets and unsolved mysteries in history with this spooky series. Readers will gather facts and learn from researchers as… Read More →
Torpedoes, Missiles, and Cannons: Physics Goes to War
From the Series STEM on the Battlefield
In 1878 tiny Russian speedboats raced toward a huge enemy warship in the Black Sea. The speedboats carried new weapons called torpedoes. The Russian torpedoes struck the Turkish warship, and… Read More →
Train Like a Ninja
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Ninja Mania
Ninja of the past learned to climb, dodge, and sneak. But how do modern ninja tackle intense obstacles? This title takes a fun look at ninja training, including martial arts techniques… Read More →
Tuskegee Airmen
From the Series Heroes of World War II (Alternator Books ® )
The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American combat pilots in US military history. Ride along with these brave pilots on the dangerous military missions that changed the course of history. Read More →
US Military Branches (UpDog Books ™) — Hardcover Set
From the Series US Military Branches (UpDog Books ™)
Explore the different branches of the US Military, including the Coast Guard, National Guard, Space Force, and others. Carefully leveled text gives readers an inside glimpse at the vehicles… Read More →
Veterans Day
From the Series 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 →
Volodymyr Zelensky: Heroic Leader of Ukraine
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Volodymyr Zelensky first gained the spotlight as an entertainer, not a politician. A comedian and actor, he starred in a Ukrainian television show about a teacher fed up with government… Read More →
Warriors! — Paperback Set
From the Series Warriors!
Warriors! features the most triumphant, fearless, and powerful fighters from around the globe and throughout history, focusing on their lethal weaponry and ruthless tactics. Meet Saladin and… Read More →
Who Else in History? (Alternator Books ®) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Who Else in History? (Alternator Books ®)
Celebrate the women, people of color, and other hidden figures in history and science who are often overlooked. Features help introduce readers to important figures and to hear from the… Read More →
Willie McLean and the Civil War Surrender
From the Series On My Own History
Eleven-year-old Willie McLean knows that General Lee will defeat the Yankees and win the Civil War, he just knows it. When a battle moves to the fields near his home in Appomattox, Virginia, Read More →
Witness to War — Hardcover Set
From the Series Witness to War
History is full of lessons, and none are more important than those about the devastation of war. This fascinating series explores eyewitness accounts of some of history's most terrible… Read More →
Women Pilots of World War II
From the Series Heroes of World War II (Alternator Books ® )
When World War II began, many countries did not allow women pilots to be in the military. But as the war went on, these countries began to face a shortage of pilots. Britain, the United… Read More →
World War II Code Breakers
From the Series Heroes of World War II (Alternator Books ® )
Discover the true stories of code breakers who worked behind the scenes during World War II. Men and women cracked enemy codes in order to gain information that helped the Allies win the war. Read More →
World War II Escapes and Rescues
From the Series Heroes of World War II (Alternator Books ® )
Many daring escapes and rescues took place during World War II. Troops often faced harrowing conditions, including being captured by the enemy and getting lost at sea. Find out how they… Read More →