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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+
The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights
Steve Sheinkin
After a deadly explosion at a naval base, fifty Black sailors face a trial for mutiny when they refuse to return to work
Ages 10–14
The Someday Birds
Sally J. Pla
Charlie faces a cross-country road trip full of sensory challenges and new fears as he and his siblings travel to reach
Ages 8–12
Battle Dress
Amy Efaw
Andi pushes herself to the breaking point as she faces the grueling physical and emotional demands of her first year at
Ages 14–18
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Welcome to America, Champ!
Catherine Stier
Thomas leaves England behind for a new life in 1945, feeling both nervous and hopeful as he journeys toward America with
Ages 6–10
Soldier's Armor
Baby Professor
For the curious student interested in history and how people stayed safe in the past. An accessible look at the evolutio
Ages 5–8
DK Eyewitness
Vietnam War
Stuart Murray
Witness the equipment, the rugged landscapes, and the stories of the soldiers and civilians who lived through the comple
Ages 8–12
The Long Season of Rain
Helen Kim
Tensions simmer in a Korean military family when an orphaned boy arrives, forcing young Junehee to watch her parents cla
Ages 10–14
Soldier Boys #2
Search and Destroy
Dean Hughes
Eager to escape a difficult home life, recent graduate Rick Ward enlists in the army and confronts the brutal, haunting
Ages 14–18
Dive! World War II Stories of Sailors & Submarines in the Pacific
Deborah Hopkinson
Forty-four aging vessels and their daring crews are all that stand against an invasion in this true account of silent un
Ages 8–14
Special Forces #4
Minesweeper
Chris Lynch
Navy diver Fergus Frew faces high-stakes danger in the Korean War as he scouts mudflats and searches for deadly enemy mi
Ages 10–14
Tuesday Tucks Me In
Luis Carlos Montalván
For children curious about how animals help people with invisible wounds, this gentle story shows the bond between a ser
Ages 4–8
Stubby the War Dog
Ann Bausum
A stray dog becomes a war hero when he forms an unbreakable bond with a soldier on the front lines in France.
Ages 10–14
Profiles of the Presidents #41
George H.W. Bush
Marc Davis
For middle-grade students researching the life and legacy of the 41st President, this accessible biography highlights hi
Ages 9–14
Sergeant Reckless
Patricia McCormick
An always-hungry horse named Reckless joins a group of Marines during the Korean War, braving the battlefield to deliver
Ages 6–10
The Wings of Destiny
Molly Odegard Nikolic
For the child feeling the weight of big world changes or missing a sibling who is far from home.
Ages 8–12
Infinite Hope: A Black Artist's Journey from World War II to Peace
Ashley Bryan
Ashley Bryan shares personal letters and memories from his time as a segregated soldier during World War II and the D-Da
Ages 10–14
The United States v. Jackie Robinson
Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
For the child learning how to stand up for what is right, even when it is difficult. Explore the quiet strength of Jacki
Ages 6–9
Serving Your Country #1
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds: 431 Air Demonstration Squadron
Lora Polack Oberle
Witness the high-flying history and precision maneuvers of the 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, from their iconic aircraf
Ages 8–12
A Look Behind the Scenes
The Department of Homeland Security
Karen Latchana Kenney
For middle-grade readers curious about how the country stays safe, this guide offers an inside look at the people and ag
Ages 8–12
And Nobody Knew They Were There
Otto R. Salassi
A squad of Marines vanishes after a recruiting event in Houston, leaving two thirteen-year-old boys to stumble upon a se
Ages 12–16
We the People
Pearl Harbor
Andrew Santella
Travel back to a pivotal moment in global history to see the events of Pearl Harbor unfold and learn how that single day
Ages 9–12
Mighty Ships
Mine Hunting Ships
Melissa Abramovitz
Uncover the history and heavy-duty tech behind the specialized vessels designed to hunt down and neutralize dangerous un
Ages 8–12
Yankee Doodle Gals: Women Pilots of World War II
Amy Nathan
Real-life accounts and vintage photos celebrate the brave women who broke barriers to fly military aircraft during World
Ages 9–14
Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift's Chocolate Pilot
Michael O. Tunnell
A secret mission to drop candy from the sky brings sweet relief and hope to the children of blockaded West Berlin throug
Ages 9–12
