Remembering Those Who Served

May 19, 2017 | durbinm

Memorial Day is a federal holiday that celebrates the men and women who have died in military service for the United States. Learn more about this important holiday and some of our brave heroes in the following books:

 

Memorial Day by Trudi Strain Trueit
Memorial Day by Lynn Hamilton

Discusses the history of Memorial Day, describes how it is celebrated, and includes a related song, activity, and recipe.

Memorial Day by Clara Cella

"Full-color photographs and simple text provide a brief introduction to Memorial Day"--.

Veterans voices : remarkable stories of heroism, sacrifice, and honor by Robert H. Miller

Through intimate photographs and poignant stories, this heart rending book showcases the courage, heroics, and sacrifice of selected U.S. soldiers and veterans. .

The dog who could fly : the incredible true story of a WWII airman and the four-legged hero who flew at his side by Damien Lewis

"A history of the first military working dog in the Royal Air Force"--.

Tuskegee Airmen : freedom flyers of World War II by Brynn Baker

"Discusses the heroic actions and experiences of the Tuskegee Airmen and the impact they made during times of war or conflict"--.

Women in the military by Miriam Coleman
Choosing courage : inspiring stories of what it meas to be a hero by Peter Collier

Shares the stories of Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation recipients while offering sidebars and essays to illuminate the qualities of true-life heroes.

Heroes of the Civil War by Susan S Wittman

"Describes heroes of the American Civil War from both the Union and the Confederacy, including battlefield heroes, political figures, and others"--.

Young heroes of the North and South
The bomber boys : heroes who flew the B-17s in World War II by Travis L Ayres