Veteran and Military Family Books for Teens | Anne Arundel County

1) Anything but okay

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Life has suddenly turned chaotic for high school student Stella since her brother, Rob, got home from his second tour of duty in Afghanistan: her school is on edge with ethnic tensions and her brother seems to be suffering from post-traumatic stress but will not talk about it. But when Rob's anger finally spirals out of control, Stella realizes she has to find the courage to take a stand against the forces of hate in her hometown.

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Bruchac, Joseph

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After being taught in a boarding school run by whites that Navajo is a useless language, Ned Begay and other Navajo men are recruited by the Marines to become Code Talkers, sending messages during World War II in their native tongue.

3) Devotion: an epic story of heroism and friendship

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"A young adult adaptation of the national bestseller that details the true story of two Navy pilots from divergent racial and economic backgrounds who forge a deep friendship during the Korean War as they face extraordinary circumstances." --Amazon.com

4) Fly like a girl: one woman's dramatic fight in Afghanistan and on the home front

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Hegar, Mary Jennings

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"A Young Readers Edition of the inspiring true story of Air National Guard Major and Purple Heart recipient Mary Jennings Hegar"--

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Shane's always worshiped his big brother Jeremy. But three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan have taken their toll, and the easy-go-lucky brother Shane knew has been replaced by a surly drunk who carries his loaded 9mm with him everywhere and lives in the basement because he can'�t face life with his wife and twosmall children. When Jeremy shows up after Shane'�s ootball game and offers to take him to the family cabin overnight, Shane goes along--both...

6) Men of the 65th: the Borinqueneers of the Korean War

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Aikens-Nuñez, Talia

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"Learn about Puerto Rico's 65th Regiment, one of the US Army's most decorated regiments. Author Talia Aikens-Nuñez shares the history of these soldiers and the discrimination they faced as they served their country during the largest court martial of the Korean War"--

7) Price of duty

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"A young man, injured and home from the war, is lauded as a hero. But he doesn't feel very heroic in the face of all that he witnessed"-- Hailed as a hero, twenty-year-old Jake returns to his pro-military hometown and family injured physically and emotionally, unsure if he can return to active duty but uncomfortable with the alternative. Hailed as a hero, being considered for a Silver Star, Jake returns to his pro-military hometown and family injured...

8) Secret soldiers: how the U.S. Twenty-Third Special Troops fooled the Nazis

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Janeczko, Paul B

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"In his third book about deception during war, Paul B. Janeczko focuses his lens on World War II and the operations carried out by the Twenty-Third Headquarters Special Troops, aka the Ghost Army. This remarkable unit included actors, camouflage experts, sound engineers, painters, and set designers who used their skills to secretly and systematically replace fighting units -- fooling the Nazi army into believing what their eyes and ears told them,...

9) Seized by the sun: the life and disappearance of World War II pilot Gertrude Tompkins

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Women of action

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Presents the life of the American air pilot who overcame a stuttering handicap to become a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots in World War II and who disappeared in a flight from Los Angeles in 1944.

10) Spearhead: an American tank gunner, his enemy, and a collision of lives in World War II, adapted for Young Adults

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Adapted for young adults from the New York Times best-seller, this gripping true account of a WWII American tank gunner, who met his destiny in an armor duel and forged an enduring bond with his enemy, brings to life the perils of war.

11) The Things a Brother Knows

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Reinhardt, Dana

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The story of a young marine’s return from war in the Middle East and the psychological effects it has on his family.

Finally, Levi Katznelson’s older brother, Boaz, has returned. Boaz was a high school star who had it all and gave it up to serve in a war Levi can’t understand. Things have been on hold since Boaz left. With the help of his two best friends Levi has fumbled his way through high school, weary of his role...

12) Unbroken (the young adult adaptation): an Olympian's journey from airman to castaway to captive

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Hillenbrand, Laura

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On a May afternoon in 1943, an American military plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of a young lieutenant, the plane's bombardier, who was struggling to a life raft and pulling himself aboard. So began one of the most extraordinary sagas of the Second World War. The lieutenant's name was Louis Zamperini....

13) Using VR in the military

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VR on the job understanding virtual and augmented reality

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"One of the most exciting developments in military technology is the application of virtual and augmented reality. Beginning with the use of flight simulators for training, the application of these technologies has advanced to the use of augmented reality headsets to superimpose topographical information from remote drones on soldiers' view of the battlefield. This book explains the nature of augmented and virtual reality, a history of their uses...

14) Women Heroes of the US Army: Remarkable Soldiers from the American Revolution to Today

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Staats, Ann McCallum

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Women of Action

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Though early laws prohibited women from becoming soldiers, many women still found ways to serve, even disguising themselves as men to participate in active battle. Margaret Cochran Corbin joined the continental Army cannon crew after her husband was killed during the Civil War, disguised as "William Cathay." And Charity Adams Earley commanded the first African American battalion of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in Europe during World War II. ...

15) Women in the Military: From Drill Sergeants to Fighter Pilots

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Goldsmith, Connie

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In December 2015, the Pentagon changed a rule to allow American women to serve for the first time ever in front-line ground combat troops. Women have fulfilled many military roles throughout history, including nursing; driving ambulances; handling administrative duties; working as mechanics; and serving in the WASPs, WACs, WAVES, and SPARS. More recently women are flying jets, conducting surveillance, commanding naval ships, and now fighting on the...

16) Enduring freedom

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"In this dual-narrative tale, a teenage American army private and an Afghan boy living under the horrors of the Taliban, caught on separate sides of the world during the tumultuous times leading up to and following 9/11, come to discover how much more they have in common than they ever could have imagined"--

17) Coping when a parent has PTSD

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Kamberg, Mary-Lane

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"Nearly 8 percent of Americans may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Many are combat veterans or first responders. However, anyone who experiences a traumatic event that caused or threatened serious physical harm, intense fear, helplessness, or horror is at risk. This book examines how PTSD affects individuals and families and empowers youth to cope with the PTSD of a parent. Helping readers recognize the phenomenon, it explores root...

18) Service Careers in the Military

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Currie-McGhee, Leanne

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Careers in the Military

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Service careers offer many job opportunities for military personnel. This book explores six jobs in this field. What the jobs entail, required education and training, and employment prospects in the civilian world are discussed along with insights from service personnel.

19) Skilled Trades in the Military

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Streissguth, Tom

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Careers in the Military

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Skilled trades offer many career opportunities for military personnel. This book explores six jobs in the skilled trades. What the jobs entail, required education and training, and employment prospects in the civilian world are discussed along with insights from service personnel.

20) Medical Careers in the Military

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Careers in the Military

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The medical field offers many career opportunities for military personnel. This book explores six jobs in the medical field. What the jobs entail, required education and training, and employment prospects in the civilian world are discussed along with insights from service personnel.