soldiers

This book recounts the stories of U.S. airmen who have acted with courage from the action of Staff Sergeant Earl Covel, who risked enemy gunfire to direct fighter jets that saved teammates to the action of Senior Airman Jason Cunningham, who gave his life while giving medical care to others.

"Engaging images accompany information about the U.S. Army. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Readers will discover the history behind a variety of American holidays and explore the traditions that accompany these important days.

Four world-class athletes. Four stories of bravery and self-sacrifice. They put their careers on hold and the country first. These men were athletes, soldiers, and American heroes.

Presents a graphic memoir of Alan Cope, who was drafted into the U.S. military during WWII, recounting his first experiences at Fort Knox, his friendships with other soldiers, and encounters with combat and various Europeans during and after the war.

In France during World War I, four French children learn about honesty, loyalty, and courage from an English army deserter who tells them a series of stories related to his small, silver donkey charm.

Describes the men and women who fought in the Vietnam War, the kind of war they fought, and the distress and difficulty they suffered on their return to the United States.

A biography of explorer John Wesley Powell, chronicling his life as a soldier and scientist.

Discusses the life and work of John Wesley Powell, an American geologist and anthropologist who explored the Colorado and Green Rivers.

Discusses the Third Amendment to the U.S. constitution, examining the state of the world before it was passed, how it came to be passed, and how the right to privacy in the home has been handled over the years.