Books with title Gays in the Military

"Send in the (furry, feathered, or flippered) troops! For centuries, animals have held important positions in militaries across the globe. Some particularly frisky felines have been trained as spies. Pigeons deliver top-secret messages between troops during wartime. Dogs, rats, bumblebees, and dolphins are deployed to sniff out explosives. Without the help of these courageous critters, many a battle would have been lost. Through accessible text and action-packed photographs, readers will get an eagle-eyed view of how these animals have helped protect cities and countries worldwide."--Provided by publisher.

Today, robots are responsible for much of military reconnaissance. Drones fly above enemy combatants or areas of interest and collect tons of information for military leaders. Thats not all they can do! Robots find and dispose of bombs, transport troops, and shoot missiles. Readers have much to explore in the detailed main content, including specific examples of robots used by the US military and full-color photographs that give a rare close-up view of these amazing machines. From the sea to the air, robots can be found in all branches of the military, and their number will only grow as technology continues to improve.

Today, robots are responsible for much of military reconnaissance. Drones fly above enemy combatants or areas of interest and collect tons of information for military leaders. Thats not all they can do! Robots find and dispose of bombs, transport troops, and shoot missiles. Readers have much to explore in the detailed main content, including specific examples of robots used by the US military and full-color photographs that give a rare close-up view of these amazing machines. From the sea to the air, robots can be found in all branches of the military, and their number will only grow as technology continues to improve.

For thousands of years, militaries around the world were limited to male soldiers. However, throughout history, brave women have stepped out of the background and onto the battlefield. This biographical text covers the important women who’ve broken ground in the military. Famous historical figures such as Joan of Arc, Clara Barton, and Florence Nightingale are covered in depth, while the stories of modern-day heroes are presented to show how women are still affecting change on the front lines. A comprehensive timeline, fact boxes, and historical and modern images complete this curriculum-based text’s respectful treatment of the female heroes in today’s fighting forces.

From fighter jets to submarines, this high-powered series explores various aspects of the military. Critical thinking questions invite students to connect what they learn about the military to their own lives, other texts theyve read, and the world. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Pop! is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

My Dad Is in the Military is a book about a boy named Carter who has to move away from the only friends and home he knows. Carter is moving to a new home and school in another country because his dad is in the United States Army. He is worried about making new friends and wonders if his new classmates will be friendly toward him. Carter’s mom and dad reassure him he will make a lot of new friends at his new school.