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Military Family
Books for Military Family
Books for Military Family – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
255 books
By format:
Chapter Books
(144)
Young Adult
(9)
Middle Grade
(7)
Picture Books
(6)
Graphic Novels
(4)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Lily Hates Goodbyes: All Military Edition
Jerilyn Marler
For children navigating the complex emotions of a parent's military deployment, this story offers validation for feeling
Ages 3–8
Usborne True Stories
True Stories of the First World War
Paul Dowswell
Gripping first-hand accounts and thrilling adventures bring the real-life courage of soldiers and civilians during the G
Ages 10–14
DK Eyewitness
Submarine
Neil Mallard
Venture beneath the waves to see exactly how submersible vessels operate and what it is really like for a crew to live a
Ages 8–12
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Amazing World War II Stories
Amazing World War II Stories
Blake Hoena, Bruce Berglund, Nel Yomtov
For the student who finds history textbooks dry and wants to see real-life heroics in action through fast-paced, visual
Ages 8–14
Military Vehicles
Military Ships
Barbara Alpert
For the child who marvels at big machinery and wonders what life is like on the high seas. This introduction uses real p
Ages 5–8
Fly Like a Girl One Woman's Dramatic Fight in Afghanistan and on the Home Front
Mary Jennings Hegar
For the teenager who wants to challenge the status quo, this memoir follows a combat pilot fighting for her life in Afgh
Ages 12–18
Kevin Keller #1
Kevin
Paul Kupperberg
For the child who feels different or is navigating a new school, follow Kevin as he finds his voice, deals with bullies,
Ages 8–12
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
Ages 8–12
Home-Front Heroes
Robert Burch
For children navigating the quiet anxieties of a world at war or coping with a parent away on military duty, this story
Ages 8–12
Peacebound Trains
Haemi Balgassi
Sumi listens to her grandmother's harrowing escape from Seoul during the Korean War as she waits for her own mother to r
Ages 7–10
Tech at War
Mighty Military Robots
William N. Stark
Military robots perform dangerous jobs on land and in the sky, using high-tech sensors and tools to help keep soldiers s
Ages 7–10
Get to Know Your Government
John McCain: Get to Know the Brave POW and Senator
Dani Gabriel
For children curious about what it means to be a hero, this accessible biography explores how one man turned hardship in
Ages 7–10
Totally Amazing Facts
Totally Amazing Facts about Military Sea and Air Vehicles
Cari Meister
For the curious child who loves high-speed tech and heavy machinery, this trivia-packed guide explores the powerful vehi
Ages 8–12
Gordy Smith #1
Stepping on the Cracks
Mary Downing Hahn
While her brother fights overseas in 1944, Margaret discovers a shocking secret about the school bully that forces her t
Ages 9–13
A Boy at War #1
A Boy at War
Harry Mazer
A quiet fishing trip turns into a desperate search for survival when Adam is caught in the middle of the attack on Pearl
Ages 10–14
But No Candy
Gloria Houston
As her uncle fights overseas in World War II, Lee watches the candy jars empty and realizes her quiet life at the family
Ages 5–9
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
Immigrants Who Served the Nation
Immigrants Who Served the Nation
Eric Braun
For students curious about what it means to be a citizen, these inspiring true stories highlight immigrants who defended
Ages 8–12
Modern Military Aircraft #2
Supersonic Fighters: The F-16 Fighting Falcons
Bill Sweetman
For the child who is fascinated by high speed machinery and military technology, this action-packed guide explores the p
Ages 7–12
Dear Blue Sky
Mary Sullivan
For the child feeling the weight of a family member's absence or the anxiety of global news. This story bridges the gap
Ages 10–14
Keeping Score
Linda Sue Park
In 1951 Brooklyn, a nine-year-old Dodgers fan forms an unlikely bond with a Giants supporter through the shared language
Ages 8–12
My Story
D-Day
Bryan Perrett
An English channel crossing turns into a fight for survival when a young soldier unexpectedly finds himself in command o
Ages 9–13
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
Ages 9–14
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
Ages 7–11
