Women in combat : bringing the fight to the front lines /
Simons, Lisa M. B., 1969-
Women in combat : bringing the fight to the front lines / by Lisa M. Bolt Simons. - 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 27 cm - Women and war . - Snap books. Women and war. .
"Snap Books."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Women and "men" in early U.S. military history -- World wars -- Integration and overseas wars -- Combat by air and sea -- No exceptions.
Women have always played a part in war, but until recently in the U.S., they were not allowed to fight on the front lines. This book will look into the controversy surrounding women in combat while detailing stories of women from today and yesterday finding themselves on the front lines--and the courage, initiative, and uphill battles they face as both soldiers and women hoping to make a difference.
Grades 4-6. Ages 8-14. RL: 3-4 ; IL: 3-9.
9781515779346 1515779343 9781515779421 1515779424
2017015341
Women soldiers--History--Juvenile literature.
Women in combat--Juvenile literature.
United States--Armed Forces--Women--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
Women in combat : bringing the fight to the front lines / by Lisa M. Bolt Simons. - 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 27 cm - Women and war . - Snap books. Women and war. .
"Snap Books."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Women and "men" in early U.S. military history -- World wars -- Integration and overseas wars -- Combat by air and sea -- No exceptions.
Women have always played a part in war, but until recently in the U.S., they were not allowed to fight on the front lines. This book will look into the controversy surrounding women in combat while detailing stories of women from today and yesterday finding themselves on the front lines--and the courage, initiative, and uphill battles they face as both soldiers and women hoping to make a difference.
Grades 4-6. Ages 8-14. RL: 3-4 ; IL: 3-9.
9781515779346 1515779343 9781515779421 1515779424
2017015341
Women soldiers--History--Juvenile literature.
Women in combat--Juvenile literature.
United States--Armed Forces--Women--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.