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Military Family
Books for Military Family
Books for Military Family – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
268 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Kipling's Choice
Geert Spillebeen
Lying on a French battlefield, eighteen-year-old John Kipling reflects on his childhood and the pressures of being the s
Ages 12–18
Georgie's Moon
Chris Woodworth
The quiet ache of a missing father meets the loud controversy of the Vietnam era as a young girl searches for peace in a
Ages 9–12
The Misadventures of the Magician's Dog
Frances Sackett
With his father away at war, twelve-year-old Peter meets a talking dog who offers a glimmer of hope through the mysterio
Ages 8–12
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U.S. Air Force Special Forces #3
Pararescue
Kim Covert
For the child fascinated by real-life heroes, this book explores the grueling training and bravery of the Air Force's el
Ages 7–12
Goodbye, Charley
Jane Buchanan
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of sacrifice when a parent serves away from home and family life must chan
Ages 8–12
Finding Fortune
Delia Ray
Ren longs for her father in Afghanistan while her Iowa town struggles to stay afloat, until a string of lucky breaks beg
Ages 8–12
American Road Trip
Patrick Flores-Scott
Teodoro’s world shifts when his brother returns from Iraq, forcing his family to face new, difficult realities during an
Ages 14–18
Willow Run
Patricia Reilly Giff
Meggie must find her own strength and compassion as she navigates life on the home front while her brother serves in the
Ages 8–12
Holidays
Memorial Day
Emma Carlson Berne
For parents looking to introduce the significance of Memorial Day through music and rhyme. It gently explains why we hon
Ages 4–7
Military Vehicles #3
Military Airplanes
Melissa Abramovitz
High-speed jets and aerial defenses take center stage as you learn how the military uses specialized airplanes to protec
Ages 5–8
You Choose: Interactive History Adventures
The Vietnam War
Michael Burgan
For the student curious about the complex history of the Vietnam War, this guide explains the origins, battles, and last
Ages 9–14
Bloodlines: Military Missions #2
Control Under Fire
M. Zachary Sherman
After a helicopter crash in the mountains of Afghanistan, Lieutenant Commander Donovan must lead a high-stakes mission t
Ages 9–13
Phantoms in the Snow
Kathleen Benner Duble
Sent to a mountain combat camp in 1944, fifteen-year-old Noah must reconcile his pacifist beliefs with the harsh realiti
Ages 10–14
Shadow Squadron #9
Dragon Teeth
Carl Bowen
A high-stakes mission in Iran turns complicated when Shadow Squadron must decide if they can trust a rogue agent's plan
Ages 9–13
The Science of Military Technology
The Science of Military Vehicles
Pamela Dell, Pete Delmar
For the curious learner who is fascinated by how heavy machinery works, this guide explores the engineering and physics
Ages 8–12
Millie #4
Dandelion Days
Troon Harrison
For the child adjusting to a major family transition, this gentle story of a girl moving to a farm during wartime highli
Ages 7–10
Midnight: A True Story of Loyalty in World War I
Mark Greenwood
Born at midnight on a quiet homestead, a coal-black mare named Midnight carries her rider into one of history’s last gre
Ages 7–10
No Better Friend: A Man, a Dog, and Their Incredible True Story of Friendship and Survival in World War II
Robert Weintraub
Frank, an RAF radarman, and Judy, a loyal pointer dog, forge an unbreakable bond as fellow prisoners of war in this incr
Ages 8–12
Juneberry Blue
Candice Ransom
Andie hopes to master a magical family recipe at her grandmother's diner while holding onto the wish that her father wil
Ages 8–12
Saving the Baghdad Zoo: A True Story of Hope and Heroes
Kelly Milner Halls, William Sumner
An Army Major leads a harrowing and hopeful mission to rescue abandoned animals caught in the crossfire of the Iraq War.
Ages 8–12
The Night the Whole Class Slept Over
Stella Pevsner
Dan has never lived in one place long enough to keep friends, but a massive winter storm during a class sleepover might
Ages 8–12
Military Vehicles
Military Trucks
Michael Green
Massive engines and heavy tires take center stage as you learn how these powerful vehicles moved through history and sup
Ages 8–12
Skipper the Seal #1
Make Your Bed with Skipper the Seal
William H. McRaven
Skipper the seal heads to Navy SEAL training to discover how small daily habits can help him change his world and build
Ages 4–8
The Perry Family #3
Sunrise Over Fallujah
Walter Dean Myers
Robin Perry leaves Harlem for the Civilian Affairs Battalion in Iraq, facing a high-stakes deployment that will fundamen
Ages 14–18
