military service, voluntary

This book introduces military service to young readers through leveled text and related photos.

"The United States, as reflected in the news media, has a long history of either requiring or requesting citizens to be participants in the military. From the Civil War, through two World Wars and the Vietnam War, to the conflicts in Afghanistan and the threat of terrorism, perspectives on military service, the draft, and citizen soldiers has changed. How has military service been portrayed through the news and perceived by the public throughout the country's history of wars and peace times? And how have the attitudes of American citizens changed when it comes to serving in the military? This collection of articles explores these questions and more"--Provided by publisher.

Nico doesn't have to join the Army to see the world--that's what younger brother Luis tries to show by painting a mural in the neighborhood alley. But Nico is deployed and his small brother paints the world in the alleyway to hold on to him.

62 home front propaganda posters from Great Britain during World War I and II.

"The untold story of five young American friends who left the ivory towers at Harvard and Dartmouth to take on the Nazis ..."--Back cover.

An analysis of the all-volunteer arm with pro and con arguments on the need for a draft registration.

Contains twelve articles that provide opposing viewpoints on issues related to the military draft, debating the questions of whether a military draft should be reinstated, the effects of a draft on society, and who should be drafted.

Examines the major issues teens should consider before they decide to join the armed forces, highlighting the pros and cons of military services in all branches of the United States armed forces.

Nine-year-old Lizzie writes to her mother, who is deployed overseas during wartime, and includes maps that show her mother what Lizzie has been thinking and doing. Includes nonfiction tips for helping children of military families.

Contains twenty-four essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to military drafts, including if the United States should reinstate a draft, the effects of a draft on U.S. society, who should be subject to a draft, and alternatives to drafting; and provides discussion questions, contact information for organizations, and bibliographies.