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Don't forget, God bless our troops
by Jill Biden
A tale by Vice President Joe Biden's wife, inspired by her granddaughter, shares the story of active soldier's daughter Natalie, who helps prepare packages of treats for military troops, talks with her father over the computer and receives support from friends at school and church. Illustrated by the artist of the best-selling Angela and the Baby Jesus.
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Memorial Day
by 1964- Hamilton, Lynn
Examines the history of Memorial Day and describes how it is celebrated throughout the United States
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Memorial Day
by Christin Ditchfield
Simple text and photographs describe the origins of Memorial Day, discuss some of the wars in which Americans have fought, and explain why it is important to honor those who gave their lives for their country
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Rolling Thunder
by Kate Messner
Told in rhyming text, a boy accompanies his grandfather on the Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom, a motorcycle parade in Washington, DC, on Memorial Day that pays tribute to American veterans
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Section 60 : Arlington National Cemetery
by Robert M. Poole
The acclaimed author of On Hallowed Ground, using Section 60 of the Arlington National Cemetery as a window into the latest wars, recounts stories of courage and sacrifice by fallen heroes and how they are honored and remembered by those they left behind.
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The Poppy Lady : Moina Belle Michael and her tribute to veterans
by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh
A first children's work by the daughter of a World War II veteran who knew the subject of this book recounts the story of "Poppy Lady" Moina Belle Michael, a Georgia schoolteacher who worked to establish the red poppy as a commemorative symbol in honor of war veterans, in a title published to raise funds for the National Military Family Association's Operation Purple'.
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Memorial Day / Veterans DayDiscover the true meaning of Memorial Day and Veterans Day, and learn about their history through songs, stories, crafts and interviews with veterans.
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Memorial Day
by Trudi Strain Trueit
Provides information about the history and traditions of Memorial Day
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Memorial Day surprise
by Theresa Martin Golding
Every Memorial Day, Marco goes to see the town's parade and makes sure to stop by his grandfather's house along the way, but this year there is a change in plans and Marco gets the surprise of his life when he sees his grandfather leading the parade--marching proudly down the street in a uniform covered with shiny medals!
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America's white table
by Margot Theis Raven
As a special gift to her Uncle John, Katie and her sisters are asked to help set the white table for dinner as their mother explains the significance of each item placed on it and how the white table is a symbol for and remembrance to service members fallen, missing, or held captive in the line of duty.
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Summer
by Karen Bryant-Mole
Simple text and labeled photographs identify things associated with summer
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Memorial Day
by Amy Margaret
Briefly explains the origin of this holiday, what it symbolizes, and how and when it is celebrated
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The greatest generation
by Tom Brokaw
Presents personal narratives from the generation of Americans who were born in the 1920s, came of age during the Depression, fought in World War II, and came home to build a new America during the postwar era
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