soldiers

A young boy describes what it is like to have a father who is a soldier and, especially, how difficult it is while Daddy is far away at war.

"In 1943, Jan Baalsrud traversed the icy mountains and fjords of Nazi-occupied Norway. The journey was fraught with danger, but Baalsrud received plenty of help along the way. This graphic nonfiction title traces his treacherous voyage, including his interactions with the Nazis, his battle with the elements, and his journey to safety. Actual quotes bring history to the page, a map shows off Baalsrud's route, and a timeline helps readers trace his path to survival"--Provided by publisher.

"Based on the true-life story of Yurok men called to serve in World War I, this story follows three cousins as they struggle with being combat soldiers on the Western Front"--OCLC.

Three months after the Patriarche was beheaded, Laterre seems to be flourishing under General Bonnefa?on, but as dangerous rifts threaten the peace, Alouette, Marcellus, and Chatine reunite.

"Sera the soldier and Zahn the scientist are teenagers on opposite sides of the same extinction-level event who get drawn deeper into conspiracies that could doom them and their home planet Krypton"--OCLC.

Describes the daily life of a Union soldier in the Civil War, discussing training, camp life, health, religion, discipline, prisoners, weaponry, uniforms, and the role played by African Americans. Includes a map, a timeline, nearly 125 photographs and illustrations, a list of Civil War points of interest, additional reading suggestions, a glossary of terms, and a gallery of Union soldier photographs.

From political wunderkind and former army intelligence officer Jason Kander comes a haunting, powerful memoir about politics, PTSD, impossible choices--and how sometimes walking away from the chance of a lifetime can be the greatest decision of all.

Glyn Haynie shares his Vietnam War experiences as a nineteen-year-old soldier in the First Platoon.

To defend Earth from violent alien races, the Colonial Defense Forces recruits the world's elderly, hoping to create an intellectual army that will outwit the aliens and preserve life on Earth.

Presents a graphic novel biography of Nathan Hale, detailing his efforts to spy for American forces during the Revolutionary War. Discusses how his efforts contributed to American victory during this conflict and reveals how he was finally caught and executed.