Memorial Day

Little readers will learn the essentials of the United States Coast Guard (how the Coast Guard keeps us safe, various jobs, weapons and machinery, and more) through easy-to-read, simple text. Reade... Read more

A terrifying attack! On December 7, 1941, Japanese war planes appeared out of nowhere to bomb the American base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. It was a highly secretive and devastating attack: four bat... Read more

This compelling addition to the What Was? series covers what was supposed to be “the war to end all wars” but tragically wasn't.In 1914, the assassination of an Austrian archduke set of... Read more

Little readers will learn the essentials of the United States Navy SEALS (how the Navy SEALS keeps us safe, various jobs, weapons and machinery, and more) through easy-to-read, simple text. Readers... Read more

Little readers will learn the essentials of the United States Air Force (how the Air Force keeps us safe, various jobs, weapons and machinery, and more) through easy-to-read, simple text. Readers w... Read more

Little readers will learn the essentials of the United States Navy (how the Navy keeps us safe, various jobs, weapons and machinery, and more) through easy-to-read, simple text. Readers will love t... Read more

Little readers will learn the essentials of the United States Army (how the Army keeps us safe, various jobs, weapons and machinery, and more) through easy-to-read, simple text. Readers will love t... Read more

Little readers will learn the essentials of the United States Marine Corps (how the Marine Corps keeps us safe, various jobs, weapons and machinery, and more) through easy-to-read, simple text. Rea... Read more

Now more than ever, kids want to know about our country's great struggles during World War II. This book is packed with information that kids will find fascinating, from Hitler's rise to power in 1... Read more

"We cannot let this history die, nor can we let it fade away. As it has filled me with pride and given me understanding of one group of outstanding soldiers, so it should be passed on to all Americ... Read more

This YA military memoir recounts a nineteen-year-old Army engineer's tour of duty in Iraq: "profoundly moving . . . poignant, and often harrowing" (Kirkus, starred review).Ryan Smithson was an ordi... Read more

The Mighty Fallen is a beautiful, evocative presentation of more than 150 never-before-seen photographs of the nation's greatest monuments and war memorials, along with text that describes the memo... Read more

A simple introduction to why and how we celebrate Memorial Day. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension. Read more

They fought on Lexington Green the first morning of the Revolution and survived the bitter cold winter at Valley Forge. They stormed San Juan Hill with Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders and m... Read more

The second exciting book in the series about boys swept up in the historical fight for freedom Twelve-year-old Will wants to be a drummer in the Union army, but he's stuck far from the fighting in... Read more

Children are taught to respect the symbols of America from their first day of school. Memorial Day provides teachers an easy-to-read picture book explaining the creation, history, and meaning of th... Read more

Provides background information on the Vietnam War and on the memorial that was built to honor those who died during this conflict. Read more

Provides information on World War II and on the memorial that was built to honor those who died. Read more

NOW A BLOCKBUSTER MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY CLINT EASTWOOD—NOMINATED FOR SIX ACADEMY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST PICTUREFrom 1999 to 2009, U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle recorded the most career snipe... Read more

The New York Times bestselling chronicle of one of the most famous moments in American military history—the raising of the U. S. flag at Iwo Jima during World War II—now adapted for young adults. R... Read more

"Four score and seven years ago..." begins Abraham Lincoln's beautiful speech commemorating the three-day battle that turned the tide of the Civil War. The South had been winning up to th... Read more

Discover Series Books for Babies & Toddlers Is your child fascinated with the armed forces? Want to share a family history of patriotism and service? MILITARY is the first in a series of Discover... Read more

Discover Series Books for Babies & Toddlers Is your child fascinated with the armed forces? Want to share a family history of patriotism and service? MILITARY (Book 2) is the second in a series ... Read more

Memorial Day around the world in English and Spanish Read more

Learn detailed information about the Vietnam War Memorial and basic history of this war. Read more

The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir of U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle, and the source for Clint Eastwood's blockbuster, Academy-Award nominated movie. "An amazingly detailed account of fighting in ... Read more

Loads of quirky, cool, and astonishing facts about the U. S. military, including weapons, wars, and military people. Read more

A terrifying attack! On December 7, 1941, Japanese war planes appeared out of nowhere to bomb the American base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. It was a highly secretive and devastating attack: four bat... Read more

"Remember the Alamo!" is still a rallying cry more than 175 years after the siege in Texas, where a small band of men held off about two thousand soldiers of the Mexican Army for twelve days. The A... Read more

A Booklist "Top 10 Multicultural Nonfiction for Youth" SelectionFinalist for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Southwest Region Crystal Kite AwardWinner of the 2016 Young Adul... Read more

Robert E. Lee seemed destined for greatness. His father was a Revolutionary War hero and at West Point he graduated second in his class! In 1861, when the Southern states seceded from the Union, Le... Read more

Ulysses S. Grant certainly does not have the typical war hero “back story.” Although a graduate of West Point, he never wanted to be a soldier and was terrified when he first saw battle... Read more

This book relays the factual details of the U.S. homefront during World War II. The narrative provides multiple accounts of the event, and readers learn details through the point of view of a femal... Read more

What age was the youngest soldier to receive the Victoria Cross during WWI? What role did tanks play in the conflict? How much were Germany ordered to pay in reparations after the war? All these qu... Read more

What was the origin of the word 'Nazi'? Who were the key figures involved in the Second World War, and what terrible weapons did they unleash? All these questions and more are answered in this fasc... Read more

Drawn by visions of glory on the battlefield, Henry Fleming joins the Union Army to fight the Confederates. But his dreams of valor are outweighed by his fear, and after one battle, Harry runs away... Read more

Shooting at the Stars is the moving story of a young British soldier on the front lines during World War I who experiences an unforgettable Christmas Eve. In a letter to his mother, he describes ho... Read more

In the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, an armada of 7,000 ships carrying 160,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Nazi-occupied France. Up until then the Allied forces had suffered serious... Read more

Born into aristocracy, Churchill cut his teeth as a young army officer in British India, the Sudan, and the Second Boer War. He rose in the ranks to First Lord of the Admiralty and was a staunch op... Read more

During World War II, a group of American fighter pilots roamed the skies over China and Burma, menacing the Japanese war effort without letup. Flamboyant, daring, and courageous, they were called t... Read more

The New York Times bestselling movie novelization—a powerful story about a special dog and what it means to be a hero that more and more readers have discoveredWhen Justin's older brother, Ky... Read more

The Fact Atlas series offers an age-appropriate overview of the historic and world-changing events of World War II, covering everything from the rise of Hitler and Nazism to the tragedy of the Holo... Read more

The Korean War saw unforgettable sacrifice, memorable strategic maneuvering, and lasting geopolitical consequences. Yet the conflict remains known as the Forgotten War. This record of the Korean Wa... Read more

From 1965 to 1973, the United States sent troops to South Vietnam to assist in its war against the Communist regime of North Vietnam. In the end, the North was victorious, and Vietnam was reunited ... Read more

This instructive resource gives an overview of the causes, effects, and enduring concerns stemming from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. But, of course, people shape these individual wars. Readers... Read more

History and military enthusiasts will find this to be a comprehensive and engaging guide to the first "total war." The book begins with details of the events and political machinations that led to ... Read more

A great introduction to a pivotal historical period and the leaders who shaped it. The first two chapters of this informative reference tell the story of the major events in the war, including the ... Read more

Discover the true story of the Twin Towers—how they came to be the tallest buildings in the world and why they were destroyed.When the Twin Towers were built in 1973, they were billed as an a... Read more

When Justin's older brother, Kyle, is killed in Afghanistan, Justin can't believe that his brother is really gone. Except there's one thing that Kyle left behind . . .Max is a highly trained milita... Read more

In Memorial Day, young readers will learn about this American holiday and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they ex... Read more

A Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People 2017 Glamorous American singer Claire Phillips opened a nightclub in manila, using the earnings to secretly feed starving American POWs. She als... Read more

Get ready to blast back to World War II and discover what life was like during that time!Discover what life was like throughout the world during World War II. This engaging nonfiction book, complet... Read more

What four-legged soldiers fight beside our troops? Military dogs! They can sniff out enemies and find dangerous weapons. These dogs are hardworking members of the military. Learn all about what the... Read more

Many people have given their lives to protect the United States of America. Memorial Day, celebrated on the last Monday of May, is the day Americans honor those who have sacrificed their lives for ... Read more

The United States commemorates unidentified fallen soldiers in a special way. All unknown soldiers that have lost their lives since World War I are honored through tombs, which symbolize the courag... Read more

Learn how the United States ended up fighting for twenty years in a remote country on the other side of the world.The Vietnam War was as much a part of the tumultuous Sixties as Flower Power and th... Read more

A family, separated by duty and distance, waits for a loved one to return home in this lyrical picture book celebrating the bonds of a Cherokee family and the bravery of history-making women pilots... Read more

On the last Monday of May, when spring flowers are in bloom and summer is just around the corner, we pause to remember all the brave men and women in our Armed Forces who died while protecting our ... Read more

Bomber's great grandfather was a Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. They were the first African Americans to ever become pilots! Bomber can't wait for his "Poppy" to tell his class about being a ... Read more

Memorial Day is an important U.S. holiday that celebrates fallen soldiers. Readers will learn about the history of Memorial Day and how we can honor and celebrate those who gave their lives to prot... Read more

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the men and women who died from serving in the Vietnam War. This memorial is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Discover the story behind this fam... Read more

Did you know that Memorial Day is a day to remember those who died in war? It is held on the last Monday in May. Discover these and other interesting facts in Memorial Day.Memorial Day is part of t... Read more

Memorial Day honors those who have died in service to their country. This volume uses easy-to-follow English and standard Latin American Spanish to explain the origins of this special day, as well ... Read more

Memorial Day is an important U.S. holiday that celebrates fallen soldiers. Readers will learn about the history of Memorial Day and how we can honor and celebrate those who gave their lives to prot... Read more

A moving tribute to the little-known history behind the first Memorial Day, illustrated by Coretta Scott King Award winner Floyd Cooper Today is a special day. Eli knows it's important if he's allo... Read more

Memorial Day is a time to remember those who have been killed fighting in American wars. Respectful illustrations and informative text teach readers about the history and pastimes associated with M... Read more

With every step, the Tomb Guards pay homage to America's fallen. Discover their story, and that of the unknown soldiers they honor, through resonant words and illustrations.Keeping vigil at the Tom... Read more

While the name may have changed from Decoration Day, the sentiment behind this national holiday is still the same—to decorate the graves of all fallen soldiers. Readers learn about the history of t... Read more

Memorial Day is an important and special holiday, but some people forget why we celebrate it. On the last Monday of May each year, people around the country gather and remember the men and women wh... Read more

HOLIDAYS & HEROES brings to life the people whose holidays we celebrate. Enriched with colorful illustrations, photographs, and other historical images, this series will engage and involve chil... Read more

Memorial Day honors soldiers who fought and died for the United States. On this day, communities gather to remember soldiers' sacrifices and celebrate the beginning of summer. Sing along as you exp... Read more

This compelling addition to the What Was? series covers what was supposed to be “the war to end all wars” but tragically wasn't.In 1914, the assassination of an Austrian archduke set of... Read more

The United States commemorates unidentified fallen soldiers in a special way. All unknown soldiers that have lost their lives since World War I are honored with tombs that serve as a constant remin... Read more

Memorial Day is a day to honor and remember! This informative title teaches young students about the importance of this holiday, from when it happens to how people observe it. Vibrant photos suppor... Read more

The Vietnam War was a battle over how the country would move forward after French colonial rule. So, how did an internal conflict within this country become the center of a global battle? Learn all... Read more

Explore the history of Pearl Harbor—the attack that brought America into World War 2On December 7, 1941, the Japanese military launched a surprise attack against the Pearl Harbor naval base in Oahu... Read more

Today is a special day. Eli knows it's important if he's allowed to miss one second of school, his "hard-earned right."Eli dresses up in his best clothes, Mama gathers the mayflowers, Papa straight... Read more

Introduces the history of our national burial ground and discusses some of the people, particularly those in the American military services, who are buried there. Additional features include a tabl... Read more

Memorial Day is a day to honor and remember! This informative title teaches young students about the importance of this holiday, from when it happens to how people observe it. Vibrant photos suppor... Read more

World War II began in Europe when German forces invaded Poland in September 1939. Soon the conflict spread across Europe. Germany formed the Axis powers with Italy and fought against the Allied pow... Read more

The Empire of Japan bombed the US naval base at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, opening the Pacific theater of the war. The United States joined World War II the next day, and soon engaged Japane... Read more

The Vietnam War was one of the most divisive wars in modern American history. This book reveals what it was like to experience it and helps readers learn valuable lessons from those who witnessed t... Read more

Honor and Fidelity. That is the motto of the 65th Infantry Regiment, also known as the Borinqueneers, the only Puerto Rican unit in the United States Army. Since the regiment's creation in 1899, th... Read more

YOU are a British citizen during World War II when the German Blitzkrieg—or Blitz—begins. Night after night, waves of German planes drop hundreds of bombs on cities and towns all over G... Read more

Memorial Day honors people who died while serving in the military. Learn how people honor their sacrifice on this important day. Read about this holiday's history and symbols, too. Read more

Memorial Day is a day to honor and remember! This informative title teaches young students about the importance of this holiday, from when it happens to how people observe it. Vibrant photos suppor... Read more

World War I gets the Hazardous Tales treatment in this story of warfare, treachery, strategy, and more World War I set the tone for the 20th century and introduced a new type of warfare: global, me... Read more

Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday observed on the last Monday in May, honoring military personnel who have died in service to the country, often marked by ceremonies, parades, and visits to cemeteries... Read more

Often known as the Forgotten War, the Korean War was a conflict fought to stop the spread of Communism. This hi/lo title presents an overview of the Korean War, from how it began to how the results... Read more

World War I was once called "the war to end all wars." It involved many countries around the world and marked the beginning of an increased American presence globally. World War I marked the start ... Read more

Barely 20 years after World War I, the so-called the war to end all wars, World War II shattered the tentative peace between nations. The rise of Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich threatened countri... Read more