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Chapter Books About Military Family

Explore chapter books books about military family for children.

144 books

Cover of A Boy at War

A Boy at War #1

A quiet fishing trip turns into a desperate search for survival when Adam is caught in the middle of the attack on Pearl

Cover of Surprising Facts about Being an Army Soldier

Surprising Facts about Being an Army Soldier

Kristin J. Russo

Satisfy a curious child's questions about what soldiers actually do all day. This high-interest guide uses fun facts and

Cover of Home-Front Heroes

Home-Front Heroes

For children navigating the quiet anxieties of a world at war or coping with a parent away on military duty, this story

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Cover of Almost Forever

Almost Forever

Maria Testa

For children facing a long separation from a parent, this gentle story in verse captures the quiet ache of waiting and t

Ages 8–12

Cover of Dear Blue Sky

For the child feeling the weight of a family member's absence or the anxiety of global news. This story bridges the gap

Cover of Kevin

Kevin Keller #1

Paul Kupperberg

For the child who feels different or is navigating a new school, follow Kevin as he finds his voice, deals with bullies,

Cover of Mr. Lincoln's Drummer

Mr. Lincoln's Drummer

G. Clifton Wisler

For the child who wants to know if they are brave enough to make a difference. This true story follows a ten-year-old fa

Cover of Peacebound Trains

Peacebound Trains

Sumi listens to her grandmother's harrowing escape from Seoul during the Korean War as she waits for her own mother to r

Cover of John McCain: Get to Know the Brave POW and Senator

Get to Know Your Government

John McCain: Get to Know the Brave POW and Senator

For children curious about what it means to be a hero, this accessible biography explores how one man turned hardship in

Cover of Letters From Wolfie

Letters From Wolfie

For the child grappling with the weight of a difficult decision or the pain of saying goodbye to a beloved pet for a gre

Cover of U.S. Military Warships

Military Vehicles

U.S. Military Warships

For the child captivated by massive machines and ocean exploration, this guide introduces the powerful ships that naviga

Cover of The Place at the Edge of the Earth

The Place at the Edge of the Earth

Lonely at a new school on a former Indian boarding school site, Jenny meets the base commander's son and the ghost of a

Cover of Summer's End

Audrey Couloumbis

Four generations gather on a family farm in 1965, tethered together by worry for brothers and uncles caught in the draft

Cover of The Thunderbirds: The U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron

The Thunderbirds: The U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron

For the child who gazes at the sky in awe of speed and precision, this book captures the high-stakes world of the Air Fo

Cover of The Summer We Found the Baby

The Summer We Found the Baby

For the child curious about history and the power of small acts of kindness during difficult times, like when a loved on

Cover of 10,000 Days of Thunder: A History of the Vietnam War

10,000 Days of Thunder: A History of the Vietnam War

For the student grappling with the human and political layers of war, this veteran-penned history provides a balanced, v

Cover of Military Ships

Military Vehicles

For the child who marvels at big machinery and wonders what life is like on the high seas. This introduction uses real p

Cover of But No Candy

As her uncle fights overseas in World War II, Lee watches the candy jars empty and realizes her quiet life at the family

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Immigrants Who Served the Nation

Immigrants Who Served the Nation

For students curious about what it means to be a citizen, these inspiring true stories highlight immigrants who defended

Cover of Supersonic Fighters: The F-16 Fighting Falcons

Modern Military Aircraft #2

Supersonic Fighters: The F-16 Fighting Falcons

For the child who is fascinated by high speed machinery and military technology, this action-packed guide explores the p

Cover of Keeping Score

In 1951 Brooklyn, a nine-year-old Dodgers fan forms an unlikely bond with a Giants supporter through the shared language

Cover of Fighting the Vietnam War

On the Front Line

Fighting the Vietnam War

Brian Fitzgerald

For students curious about the realities of history, this guide explores the Vietnam War through the eyes of those who s

Cover of General Winston's Daughter

General Winston's Daughter

For the teen beginning to question the status quo, this story explores the awakening of a young woman's conscience in a

Cover of Sharpshooter

For the young reader processing the heavy reality of duty and the moral weight of difficult choices in a world that isn'

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