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"In 2015 the Pentagon changed a historical ruling, allowing American women to serve in front-line ground combat troops. Women have served in the military throughout history. Yet no matter their title, they face discrimination and even sexual assault. Meet the women who serve their country and stand up for fairness."--Provided by publisher.
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English
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A captivating and historical story of two young men on opposing sides of war. In 1874, the U.S. Army sent troops to subdue and move the Native Americans of the southern plains to reservations. Brothers of the Buffalo follows Private Washington Vance Jr., an African-American calvaryman, and Wolf, a Cheyenne warrior, during the brief and brutal war that followed. Filled with action and suspense from both sides of the battle, this is a tale of conflict...
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English
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Written by the son of a career officer, this book explores the branches of the Armed Services and speaks from the heart about the honor, privileges and sacrifices of military families everywhere. Children will discover why drill sergeants have to be so tough, what it means to be patriotic and why we need Special Forces such as the Navy SEALS, the Green Berets and the Army Rangers. H is for Honor also explains why the annual Army/Navy football game...
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730L
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English
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The US Army has the important job of defending the United States by land. From tanks to grenade launchers, US Army Equipment and Vehicles explores the gear that the army uses to complete this mission. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to...
10) Invasion
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 8
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English
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Josiah Wedgewood and Marcus Perry were friends in Virginia, but now that they are both involved in the Normandy invasion, the differences in their positions is uncomfortable, for Josiah is a white infantryman and Marcus is a black transport driver, the only role the segregated army will allow him.
13) Armed forces
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Series
Publisher
Abdo Pub
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Reviews the history of the United States armed forces as a whole, as well as of individual branches, and examines the qualifications, training, and activities of twenty-first century Special Forces soldiers.
15) Humvees
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Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the Humvee, a military vehicle, and tells where it can go, what it is used for, and why it is such a great truck for the military.
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Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
228 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
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Profiles more than eighty women who have served in the United States armed forces throughout history, highlighting the accomplishments and courageous acts of brave women like Margaret Corbin, Harriet Tubman, Tammy Duckworth, and Clara Barton.
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Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
2000
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117 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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English
Description
Chronicles the military accomplishments of African Americans who fought for the independence and preservation of the United States while struggling to be treated as equals and recognized for their valor and achievement.
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