Veterans Day is a time to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. On November 11th, services are held across the country dedicated to remembering those who made important sacrifices in the fight for peace and security. Young readers will learn about the soldiers this holiday celebrates and how the occasion is marked across the country.

An introduction to the history, purpose, and observance of Veterans Day, when we honor men and women who have served in the United States military.

Told in rhyming text, a boy accompanies his grandfather on the Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom, a demonstration in Washington, DC, on Memorial Day that pays tribute to American veterans.

Surveys the history of the Vietnam War, chronicles the construction of the the Vietnam Memorial, and discusses what the Memorial means to many Americans.

"The bold story of Maya Lin, the artist-architect who designed the Vietnam War Memorial"--

Introduces the holiday of Veterans Day, its origins as Armistice Day after World War I, how the date was changed and then returned to November 11, and how and why it is celebrated.

Examines the history of Veterans Day and describes some of the ways that this holiday is celebrated.

A Boy and his father come from far away to visit the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington and find the name of the boy's grandfather, who was killed in the conflict.

Three children set a special white table in memory of service members fallen or missing in action, and especially in honor of their Uncle Jim, a POW in Vietnam.