D-Day spelled the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany and the Third Reich. Readers will dive into the heart of the action and discover how it was planned and carried out and how it overwhelmed the Germans who had been tricked into thinking the attack would take place elsewhere.

A historical account of Operation Iraqi Freedom, including the events leading up to the 2002 conflict, the people involved, the political instability and insurgency that arose, and the lingering aftermath.

Discusses the life of George C. Marshall, World War II general who is famous for his peacetime work.

Explores the military, discussing different jobs personnel have, the equipment they use, and the training they need to perform their jobs.

"Militaries need tough fighting machines on land. Tanks and other vehicles roll through deserts and speed through rugged mountains to get the job done!"--

Follows the emotions of a young boy as he waits at an airport for a family member to return home from serving in the military.

Elmo's dad had to go away for a while. Elmo really misses him. Luckily, he has his mom, his family, and his friends on Sesame Street.

"The US Navy has the important job of defending the United States by sea. From aircraft carriers to Tomahawk missiles, US Navy Equipment and Vehicles explores the gear that the navy uses to complete this mission. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

Profiles some military attack aircraft, including the A-10 Thunderbolt II, AH-1 Super Cobra, and AH-64D Apache.