In Today's Air Force Heroes, kids will meet real-life airmen and women who have displayed incredible courage in the face of danger as they served their country in Iraq and Afghanistan.… More →
Acts of Courage: Inside America's Military
From rescue missions in the remote villages of Afghanistan to assignments in American cities after disasters such as the September 11 attacks and Hurricane Katrina, the men and women of the U.S. military are always on call to protect their country. This riveting new series takes readers into the lives of individual soldiers who've faced terrible danger, yet have still shown uncommon bravery. Each book contains first-hand accounts of courageous, selfless acts that have sometimes cost these heroes their own lives. Large action photos, fact boxes, and maps enrich these true stories of bravery and valor. Written in a narrative format, Acts of Courage: Inside America's Military is sure to resonate with children who have parents currently serving in the military as well as with all kids who are interested in our country's armed forces.
On October 25, 2007, U.S. Army Specialist Salvatore Giunta and his platoon were on a nighttime mission in northeastern Afghanistan. Suddenly, Taliban fighters ambushed the Americans, and… More →
The men and women of the United States Coast Guard are always on call to protect their nation's coasts and help those who are in trouble at sea. In Today's Coast Guard Heroes, kids will meet… More →
For Sergeant Brad Kasal, a U.S. Marine who served in the Iraq War, November 14, 2004, is a day that he'll never forget. During a battle against insurgents in Fallujah, Iraq, he used his body… More →
In Today's Navy Heroes, kids will meet real-life servicemen and women who have displayed incredible courage when facing almost certain death as they served their country in Iraq and… More →