military

When U.S. Marine Logan Thibault finds a half-buried photograph of a smiling young woman in the desert in Iraq, he carries it with him and soon discovers that it brings him luck in games and during combat; after returning to Colorado, his obsession with the picture leads him in a fateful search for what may be the love of his life.

Coach Carter: Former Richmond High School basketball star Ken Carter returns to his alma mater as their coach and immediately sets down high standards of accountability that are soon challenged by the players, the school, and the community.

Presents an account of the Marines who came together during the battle of Iwo Jima to raise the American flag in a moment that has been immortalized in one of the most famous photographs of World War II.

A biography of Native American Ira Hayes, a shy, humble Pima Indian who fought in World War II as a Marine and was one of six soldiers to raise the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima, an event immortalized in Joe Rosenthal's famous photograph.

Both US Navy Seals and US Army Rangers are well-equipped, well-trained, and incredibly brave.But what are their similarities and differences? Is one tougher than the other? This book explains what each warrior does so well.

A satire in which the President and his military advisers struggle ineptly to avert a holocaust after a psychotic Air Force general launches a nuclear attack on the Soviet Union because he fears the Russians are poisoning the water supply in the United States.

This book gives readers an inside look at the US Army, discussing soldiers' roles and responsibilities as well as the function of this branch in the military.

They are the first US military branch to respond in a crisis. Learn what it takes to keep the Marine Corps always prepared.

Military dogs have played a vital role throughout history. They can be found in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and even the Coast Guard. This book chronicles their path to service from training, through their careers in the field, and then on to retirement and adoption.

Amphibious vehicles are necessary for militaries that need to get men and supplies from sea to shoreline. Readers will learn about the different kinds of amphibious vehicles and how they move over water and land! Big full-bleed photographs, new glossary terms, and a close up look at a vehicle will keep readers wanting more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Table of contents; Glossary of key words; Suggested websites; Index.