Count on Us: American Women in the Military - Hardcover

Nathan, Amy

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9780792263302: Count on Us: American Women in the Military

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0792263308 ISBN 13: 9780792263302

Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books, 2004

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In this clearly written, well-organized book, Nathan traces the gains women in the military have made from the Revolutionary War to the present day, including the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Glimpses of each time period are skillfully woven into the text, providing a solid historical overview. Each major war is discussed from the perspective of the female participants of that era, and quotes from individuals, insets with mini biographies, and an abundance of period photographs bring the narrative to life. The slow and difficult transition from women acting as helpers on the battlefield to fighting as soldiers alongside their male counterparts is described in detail. A discussion of sexual harassment and racial discrimination sheds light on some of the problems women have faced. Readers will find this book valuable for research and interesting for browsing.

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Grade 5-8--"You've come a long way, baby," is a phrase that aptly describes the role of American women in the armed forces. In this clearly written, well-organized book, Nathan traces the gains they have made from the Revolutionary War to the present day, including the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Glimpses of each time period are skillfully woven into the text, providing a solid historical overview. Each major war is discussed from the perspective of the female participants of that era, and quotes from individuals, insets with mini biographies, and an abundance of period photographs bring the narrative to life. The slow and difficult transition from women acting as helpers on the battlefield to fighting as soldiers alongside their male counterparts is described in detail. A discussion of sexual harassment and racial discrimination sheds light on some of the problems women have faced. Readers will find this book valuable for research and interesting for browsing.--Lana Miles, Duchesne Academy, Houston, TX
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Gr. 6-9. "I always wanted to drive a battleship." Not the lifelong dream of your typical girl, perhaps, but the fact that it was the goal of Navy Commander Susan Fink is a tribute to generations of women who preceded her, officially and unofficially, in military service. Nathan (Yankee Doodle Gals, 2002) celebrates those pioneering women, from individuals who disguised their gender to fight in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars to Black Hawk pilots flying missions today. Quotes, striking photographs (such as a nurse clad in a prim white frock and a World War I gas mask), and personal profiles, including one of the aforementioned Commander Fink, lend Nathan's narrative variety and immediacy. With the Private Jessica Lynch story so much in the news, this engaging overview is likely to find an audience well primed to learn how times of national crisis have provided women opportunities to demonstrate their abilities and resolve. An extensive list of books and other resources will help young researchers. Jennifer Mattson
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