women soldiers

"When the last vestige of the human race is threatened by unstoppable carnivorous giants, a brave young woman decides to defy her wealthy family and join the military garrison to battle humanity's enemies. But Rosalie Dumarque soon finds that her dream of escaping the protection of Wall Rose not only leads to bloody sword fights with monsters, but exposes her to other dangers"--Amazon.

"In 2015 the Pentagon changed a historical ruling, allowing American women to serve in front-line ground combat troops. Women have served in the military throughout history. Yet no matter their title, they face discrimination and even sexual assault. Meet the women who serve their country and stand up for fairness"--Provided by publisher.

"Told through medieval poetic forms and in the voices of the people and objects in Joan of Arc's life, (including her family and even the trees, clothes, cows, and candles of her childhood), [this book] offers a . . . perspective on . . . [this] young woman. Along the way it explores timely issues such as gender, misogyny, and the peril of speaking truth to power. Before Joan of Arc became a saint, she was a girl inspired"--Provided by publisher.

"From Vikings and African queens to cross-dressing military doctors and World War II Russian fighter pilots, Women Warrior reclaims lost stories of women for whom battle was not a metaphor, debunking the pervasive claim that women do not, and should not, fight"--Provided by publisher.

Follows the lives of three women over the course of twelve years, exploring their service in the military, experiences in overseas combat, challenges with maintaining connections with their families, and difficulties with resuming life as civilians.

Led by Major Charity Adams, the black women of the 6888th Postal Battalion played a crucial role in integrating the US armed forces. They overcame racial discrimination to "be remembered among America's Greatest Generation.".

Leyla takes comfort in her drawings in her war-ravaged country and does something unexpected, then courageous when she sees a female soldier.

Students will discover the historical backdrop of the time in which Joan of Arc led the French army to victory, and will look at her continued prominence as both a religious and historical figure.

An anthology of the experiences of women in the American military in their own words.

"This is the story of how America's first women soldiers helped win World War I, earned the vote, and fought the U.S. Army"--Provided by publisher.