Books with title The Orphan Army

This book introduces the U.S. Army. Historical information covers its roots in colonial America, early militias, the Revolutionary War and the formation of the Continental Army, the millions of soldiers who fought in the American Civil War, World War I, and World War II, and the modern wars against terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan. Key army commanders are highlighted, including presidents General George Washington and General Dwight D. Eisenhower, as well as General H. Norman Schwarzkopf. Chapters on women and diversity expand information on the army's history and introduce important figures such as former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Colin Powell. Other chapters introduce the reader to the hierarchy and structure of the army, aided by a sidebar of officer and enlisted ranks, as well as enlistment requirements, training, officer education, and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and the disaster relief efforts and other duties of the ROTC, the Army National Guard, and the Army Reserve. The book also highlights weapons, vehicles such as tanks and helicopters, the importance of technology, and the future of the U.S. Army. Full-color photographs, sidebars, fun facts, a graphic timeline, a glossary, and an index accompany this easy-to-read text.

Some men and women in the armed forces shoot right to the top. Special Forces are the elite troops who work alone or in small teams on special and dangerous missions around the world. These high-caliber troops are the best of the best. Green Berets, Delta Force, Navy SEALs, and others perform and engage in secret unseen missions. From training programs and tests through the missions themselves, this book introduces readers to the adventurous and action-filled world of Special Forces, and highlights what it takes to be a part of this exclusive team.

There was something strange about the man who was being attacked by the angry mob of villagers in the streets of Jerusalem that day. Timothy, an orphan living on the streets, couldn't put his finger on it before he was whisked away by Rachael, a kind villager. Rachael and her husband Samuel offer Timothy and his little sister Sarah a place to live and earn their keep, teaching them to be thankful to God for all they have. Months later, the new family takes a trip to see a mysterious man that Samuel calls "Master." Timothy is stunned by the thousands in the crowd who are there to hear the man speak. This "Master" seems to be able to make the blind see and the lame walk. It is then that Timothy realizes that the "Master" is the same man he met among the angry mob in the streets of the village that day, a man who turned out to be a teacher and a miracle worker. The Orphans is a walk with Timothy as he goes on a journey from questioning who this "God" and "Master" is to finding a joy and peace he had never known.

Shaun and his dad Frank Fox have a love hate relationship. His father was designing top secret drugs for the military while his wife was losing a battle to cancer. Now eight years later his father's fiancé has also been diagnosed with the disease. But the cure wasn't anything they expected it to be. Brutally honest and sometimes just plain brutal, The Orphans takes you to the edge of apocalypse and dangles you over the cliff. A must-read for horror fans, and the beginning of the nightmare to come....Mike Evans brings you an intense zombie apocalypse that is filled with action, betrayal and government cover-ups. Get your copy today before it gets you

When Ha arrives as part of Simon's family, the nightmares arrive too. And as Simon tries to find out about Ha and his past, he begins to uncover a war-story which is not the one he wanted to hear. Is the story Simon hears in his head his own, or does it belong to this child who his parentsnow say is his brother - Ha, the war orphan?This novel with a background in the Vietnam War is now being reissued in a smaller, mass-market paperback format.Rachel Anderson is a previous winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Award.

Governor General's Award for Illustration International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) Honour Book Award for Illustration American Library Association Notable Book Award, 1991 The Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator's Award Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Picture Book Award for Illustration One night the old man looked at the stars but one was missing! Suddenly he heard footsteps. He turned his head to see an orphan boy. The man and the boy lived together. The boy had a special secret that he said he couldn't share. The man's curiosity got the better of him and his life was changed forever. This award-winning picture book is based on a Maasai legend about the planet Venus and tells of a loyal affection despite broken trust. Accompanied by magnificent paintings of Africa.