Orem Library

Humorous illustrations, captions, and sidebars take away the glamour and romance of being a soldier in the Roman Army in the year AD 98, illustrating the darker side of this profession.

"World War II was over, and Berlin was in ruins. US Air Force Lieutenant Gail Halvorsen knew the children of the city were suffering. They were hungry and afraid. The young pilot wanted to help, but what could one man in one plane do?"--dust jacket flap.

Describes daily life for soldiers of the Roman empire and explains their skills and duties.

U.S. Air Force pilot Captain Scott O'Grady was shot down in his F-16 over Bosnia while helping to keep the peace. The plane exploded, and Captain O'Grady fell 5 miles to the ground below. In exciting detail, Captain O'Grady tells how he evaded capture and how, with little water and no food, he was able to survive on his own in enemy territory. This is a thrilling look at an American hero—a hero not because the captain survived, but because of the...

"Describes the development, use, and abilities of armored tanks in the military"--

"Informational text uses a historical framework to discuss issues surrounding the role of the United States military. Sections include opinions from notable Americans on various sides of the issue followed by encouragement for readers to analyze each opinion."--Provided by publisher.

Describes the history of the Stryker tank and its different versions, as well as Stryker specifications including size and weight, armor, armament, and transport.

"Uncover the coolest gear and supplies used by militaries around the world with leveled text, infograhics, and up-close photos"--