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Books for Military Family
Books for Military Family – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
268 books
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3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Enduring Freedom
Jawad Arash, Trent Reedy
For teens grappling with the complexity of world conflict and the desire to see the human face behind the headlines of t
Ages 12–18
Bot Wars #1
Bot Wars
J. V. Kade
In a future torn apart by war between humans and robots, a determined boy ventures into the conflict to search for his m
Ages 8–12
A Paper Hug
Stephanie Skolmoski
For the child struggling with a parent's upcoming military deployment or a long separation. This gentle story offers a c
Ages 4–8
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Pax #1
Pax
Sara Pennypacker
Separated by war and three hundred miles, Peter and his fox, Pax, refuse to give up on each other as they journey throug
Ages 8–12
ANZAC Stories #1
Jim's Letters
Glyn Harper
For children processing the distance of a loved one or learning about family history, this moving story explores the bon
Ages 8–12
Somebody, Please Tell Me Who I Am
Harry Mazer, Peter Lerangis
For teens grappling with the reality of life after a life-altering injury, this story explores identity and recovery aft
Ages 12–18
Mambru se fue a la guerra (Mambru Sets Off for War)
Maria Granata
Sad watercolor illustrations and a tender piano arrangement tell the story of Mambru, a cat lord called away to battle o
Ages 4–8
Brave Like Me
Barbara Kerley
For children navigating the complex emotions of a parent's military deployment, from the initial goodbye to the long wai
Ages 4–8
Badd
Tim Tharp
A teenage girl must reshape her understanding of bravery and heroism when her brother returns from the Iraq war a change
Ages 14–18
Women in the Armed Forces - World War II
Baby Professor
For the young historian curious about the brave women who served during World War II and the complex origins of global c
Ages 7–12
Something Like Normal
Trish Doller
Travis returns home from Afghanistan to face a fractured family and the heavy weight of his memories as he tries to find
Ages 14–18
The Drummer Boy of Vicksburg
G. Clifton Wisler
Fourteen-year-old Orion Howe carries his drum into the heat of the Civil War at Vicksburg in this true story of remarkab
Ages 10–14
Great or Nothing
Joy McCullough, Caroline Tung Richmond, Tess Sharpe, Jessica Spotswood
For the teen processing the heavy weight of loss while trying to find their purpose. This WWII reimagining of Little Wom
Ages 12–18
America at War: Poems Selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins
Lee Bennett Hopkins
Watercolor paintings and moving poetry capture the varied experiences of Americans during conflicts from the Revolution
Ages 8–14
Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam
Elizabeth Partridge
For teens grappling with the complexities of war and patriotism, this powerful collection uses real voices to show the h
Ages 12–18
My 1st Book of
My 1st Book of Military Superheroes
Sara Kale
For the curious toddler wondering what real heroes do: this board book frames military roles as heroic jobs to help chil
Ages 0–4
Mighty Military
Mighty Military Land Vehicles
William N. Stark
Get a close-up look at the powerful engines and heavy armor of the modern tanks and trucks used in military operations t
Ages 4–8
Military Machines in the War on Terrorism
Attack Vehicles at Sea: Ships, Submarines, and Patrol Boats
Craig Boutland
High-impact photos reveal how massive ships, stealthy submarines, and swift patrol boats use cutting-edge technology to
Ages 7–10
U.S. Navy #3
U.S. Navy Destroyers
Martha E. H. Rustad
High-tech weapons, complex designs, and specialized crews power the U.S. Navy destroyers as they carry out vital mission
Ages 6–9
Military Machines at Work
Military Helicopters
E. S. Budd
Big, clear photographs reveal how these powerful machines fly and work in the sky.
Ages 4–8
U.S. Military Missions: A Timeline
U.S. Army Ranger Missions
Lisa M. Bolt Simons
Follow a detailed timeline of the most daring special operations and high-stakes missions carried out by the elite membe
Ages 8–12
Honoring Veterans: Serving Those Who Serve
Karen Bowen
For children curious about the meaning of service, this story explores the history of Veterans Day and shows how small a
Ages 5–9
Bloodlines
Heart of the Enemy
M. Zachary Sherman
SEAL Team Two faces a high-stakes mission at the Iraq-Syria border where a local police chief’s true loyalties could mea
Ages 9–13
Marc Favreau's History Series #3
Attacked! Pearl Harbor and the Day War Came to America
Marc Favreau
Follow the events of Pearl Harbor through the eyes of the people who were there, from sailors and nurses to Hawaiian civ
Ages 10–14
