Who are veterans?

"Veterans are brave men and women who've served their country in the armed forces. However, they often face challenges when they come home. What unique issues do veterans deal with, and how are people working to help them adjust to civilian life? Readers discover the answers to these and many other questions about veterans as they explore this important topic. Full-color photographs, eye-catching fact boxes, and helpful graphic organizers accompany the informative main text to help readers understand essential information about veterans. This is a helpful resource for readers with a veteran in their family or any young person who wants to be informed about a crucial current events topic."--Provided by publisher.