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A look at the life and times of one hundred of the greatest leaders in the history of warfare, including Alexander the Great, Napoleon, Patton, and Colin Powell.

Presents a collection of one hundred true stories from military history including what really happened to Davy Crockett at the Alamo, how a World War One battle was stopped for a soccer game, and much more.

A profoundly moving testament to our military heroes, in words describing their remarkable moments of courage and selflessness, and in photographs of them as they are today.

Looks at some of the men and women who were recipients of the Medal of Honor.

Tells the story of a group of boy resistance fighters in Denmark after the Nazi invasion during World War II.

Photographs and text describe the uniforms and equipment used by the soldiers who have served in the United States Armored Forces from 1918 to the present.

The true story of F-16 fighter pilot Scott O'Grady on a mission over Bosnia who was shot down and survived in enemy territory until his daring rescue.

Describes military life for the average soldier in the Civil War, including camp life, diseases, and conditions for the wounded and prisoners of war. Includes excerpts from first-person accounts, letters, and diaries.

Reviews the history of American women's involvement in the Armed Forces from the Revolutionary War to the present.

An eighteen-year-old Marine records in his journal his experiences in Vietnam during the siege of Khe Sanh, 1967-1968. Includes a history of Vietnam, war timeline, glossary, and related military information.

Howard Wasdin reflects on his life and military career, discussing his difficult childhood, training, goal to become a member of Navy SEAL Team Six, experiences during the Battle of Mogadishu, and more.

An illustrated chronicle of the life of General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, covering his orphan childhood, his marriages, his time at West Point, and his military leadership in the Mexican-American War and Civil War.

Profiles American women who served as nurses and in other roles in Vietnam, and describes how their experiences influences their lives.

Profiles American women who served as part of the Women's Air Force Service Pilots during World War Two including Nancy Harkness Love and Jackie Cochran, and describes their duties that including testing new aircraft and training male pilots.

Profiles American women who served in the armed forces during the Persian Gulf War in 1990 including those deployed to combat, and includes information on those who were captured or killed in action.

Surveys the life and career of Colin Powell, from his childhood in the South Bronx, through his years of military service, to his work in the United States government.

Examines the life of George Washington, a military leader during the American Revolution who went on to be named the first president of the new country. Presented in graphic novel form.

Examines the story of the Delta Force rescue from an ISIS prison in Iraq.

Describes the experiences of African Americans who joined the military during World War I and their fights against both the Germans and racism.

Presents a biography of French military and political leader Napoleon Bonaparte, with maps, illustrations, primary source documents, a timeline, and a glossary.

Traces the life of the famous Confederate general from his childhood in Virginia through his West Point education and brilliant military career to his death following the Battle of Yellow Tavern.

An introduction to the different kinds of airplanes used in World War II, including information about airplane parts and pilots' codes.

Describes the Ah-1W Super Cobra helicopter, including its history, equipment, weapons, tactics, and future use.

Introduces the M2A2 Bradley, the United States Army's infantry fighting vehicle, discussing its weapons, armor, role in combat as a troop carrier, and future improvements.

Describes U.S. military assault vehicles, including the weapons they carry, and the missions they take.

Describes various military vehicles such as the Humvee, Hummer, and Land Rover.

Explains how jet planes operate and some of the uses that the military makes of them, describing the design and functioning of such examples as the F-15, the AV-8B Harrier, and the F-22 stealth plane.

An introduction to military fighter planes, including how fast they fly, altitudes they reach, missiles and maneuverability, and more.

Presents a short study of the A-10 Thunderbolt II, one of the deadliest ground attack aircraft in the world, and contains a cross-section of the aircraft and information on A-10 avionics, its payload, smart weapons, missions, and more.

Discusses the history and military use of several amphibious vehicles, highlighting specific models and their roles in various battles.

Discusses the design and weapons of three models of the F-14 Tomcat fighter jet and how they are used by the Navy.

Discusses the design and equipment of the stealth attack fighter known as the F-117A Nighthawk and its use by the Air Force in military missions.

Describes the Predator, an unmanned aerial vehicle used by the United States Air Force for surveillance and ground attacks, including its development, equipment, weapons, and future military use.

Author Zachary Kent brings to life the tense months of military build-up as American forces prepared to battle the Iraqis in the heat of the desert.

Describes the circumstances leading up to Iran's invasion of Kuwait and the political and military events of the Persian Gulf War, using quotes from people directly involved.

Examines the political climate and military situation that led to the Korean War and discusses the key people and events involved in the conflict itself.

Chronicles the life of Bessie Coleman, the early-twentieth-century African-American woman who became the world's first Black woman pilot, presenting photos of the remarkable woman and describing her efforts to increase opportunities for her race.

Summarizes the lives and accomplishments of five women who were early pioneers in aviation.

This book takes the reader on thrilling adventures with world famous air show pilots. Firsthand accounts from the pilots and wingwalkers, as well as detailed descriptions of their planes, makes the reader fell as though they are experiencing one of today's air shows.

A biography of the woman who became the first licensed African American pilot.

Profiles the lives and achievements of nine pioneers in American aviation, including the Wright brothers, Glenn Curtiss, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, and Chuck Yeager.

A biography of first woman to fly a plane in public in America, Blanche Stuart Scott.

Describes how Charles Lindbergh achieved the remarkable feat of flying nonstop and solo from New York to Paris in 1927.

Presents a brief biography of the sister of Orville and Wilbur Wright.

Introduces the various kinds of World War II trainer planes, describes the missions for which they were used, and sketches the training required of their pilots.

Traces the life of female aviator Amelia Earhart from her childhood to her final flight, discusses the extensive search for her and her missing plane, and includes photographs, maps, handwritten notes by Amelia, and sidebars.

In 1943, a British fighter plane crashes in Nazi-occupied France and the survivor tells a tale of friendship, war, espionage, and great courage as she relates what she must to survive while keeping secret all that she can.

High school senior Leah Jones loves nothing more than flying, which allows her to forget her absentee mother and life in a South Carolina trailer park, but when Grayson, the son of her deceased flight instructor, blackmails her into working for him and his brother Alec, the consequences could be deadly.