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Berglund, Bruce R.

Summary: "In 1952, the United States was heavily involved in the Korean War. When members of the U.S. Marine Corps bought a horse to join in the war effort, little did they know that a hero would soon emerge. Trained to be a military pack horse, Sergeant Reckless quickly became a part of the unit and served to support the troops in several combat missions during the war. Discover the heroic story of...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone 2023

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J951.904 BER

Larimore, Walt

Summary: What makes 2nd Lieutenant Phil Larimore's story special is what happened in World War II's closing days and the people, and horses, he interacted with in this Forrest Gump-like tale that is emotional, heartbreaking, and inspiring.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Permuted Press, LLC 2022

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 LARIMORE, PHILIP B. LAR

Mahdavi, Pardis

Summary: "Book of Queens reaches back centuries to the Persian Empire and a woman disguised as a man, facing an invading army, protected only by light armor and the stallion she sat astride. Mahdavi draws a thread from past to present: from her fearless Iranian grandmother, who guided survivors of domestic violence to independent mountain colonies in Afghanistan where the women, led by a general named...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Hachette Books 2023

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.1 MAH

Summary: In a spectacular adventure, NOVA unlocks the mystery on the vast, grassy plains of Kazakhstan, where horses still roam free, and nomadic herders follow their traditional way of life. Investigating clues from archaeology and genetics, researchers reveal vivid evidence of the very first horsemen. They also discover warriors who swept across Europe and turn out to be the ancestors of millions today.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2019

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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV FIR

Higgins, Melissa

Summary: "Simple text and full-color illustrations describe the true story of Staff Sergeant Reckless, the Korean War horse"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2015

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 951.9 HIG

Summary: Explores the relationship between soldiers and the horses they depended on for survival during the Civil War battle at Gettysburg.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Inecom 2006

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC HOR

Summary: Explores the relationship between soldiers and the horses they depended on for survival during the Civil War battle at Gettysburg.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Inecom 2006

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC HOR

McCormick, Patricia

Summary: Relates the true story of a brave little mare who carried artillery shells into battle numerous times with the U.S. Marines she supported throughout the Korean War.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2017

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE MCC

Cooper, Page

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Publisher / Publication Date: Westholme 1950

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 798.4 COO

Ours, Dorothy.

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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2006

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 798.4 OUR

George, Isabel.

Summary: From horses and elephants carrying armies, to dogs parachuting from planes and dolphins detecting mines, animals have played a part in some of the bloodiest battles in history. Their stories are as compelling and tragic as those of the soldiers they served.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Usborne 2006

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 355.4 GEO

Graubart, Norman D.

Summary: Humans have used horses for thousands of years in some parts of the world, but they weren't introduced into the Americas until the 1500s. Regardless of this late start, horses have had an incredible influence on American history. Discover how horses affected daily life, work life, commerce, and more in this engaging exploration of one of the most beloved--and useful--animals.

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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2015

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.1 GRA

Berne, Emma Carlson

Summary: "An inspiring graphic novel about Jane Kendeigh, a nurse who helped wounded soldiers in combat zones during World War II. During World War II, the United States' fight against the Japanese on islands in the Pacific was intense and deadly. To help respond to casualties in battle, the U.S. Navy trained 122 nurses to aid wounded soldiers in combat zones. The first nurse to do so was Jane Kendeigh,...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 KEN

Biskup, Agnieszka

Summary: "Soon after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, they also attacked U.S. military installations in the Philippines. For the army and navy nurses stationed there, what had been a peaceful outpost quickly turned into a raging war zone. When the U.S. and Philippine forces retreated to the Bataan Peninsula and the fortress island of Corregidor, the nurses followed them to the...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone 2023

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Landau, Elaine.

Summary: Do you like horses? Then you'll love learning all about the Arabian. Arabians are proud and graceful animals, and they have plenty of spirit. Did you know that Arabians served as war horses in the past? Or that an Arabian's skin is always black, no matter what color its coat is? Learn more about Arabians in this fun and fascinating book!

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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner 2012

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.112 LAN

Hopkinson, Deborah

Summary: "As World War II drew to a close, unlikely allies, including the director for the Spanish Riding School in Vienna and a group of daring American soldiers, banded together in order to save Austria's beloved Lipizzaner stallions"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2024

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Forrest, Susanna

Summary: Anthropologist and equestrian expert Susanna Forrest presents a singular, sweeping panorama of the horse's prminent role across time and in societies around the world. Combining fascinating anthropological detail and incisive personal anecdotes, Forrest illustrates how our evolution has coincided with that of horses. Unique, passionate, and insightful, this book investigates the complexities of...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Atlantic Monthly Press 2017

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.1 FOR

Clutton-Brock, Juliet.

Summary: Examines the anatomy, history, and breeds of horses, and discusses the different ways horses have been used throughout history.

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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2016

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.1 CLU

Goldsmith, Connie

Summary: "In the twenty-first century, military marine mammals detect lost equipment and underwater mines. Large rats are trained to find land mines in more than 80 countries. Military working dogs search for explosive devices and other weapons and are trained to take down enemy combatants. In earlier centuries, military fighters rode horses into battle, relied on elephants to haul supplies, and trained...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Twenty-First Century Books 2019

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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 355 GOL

De Capua, Sarah

Summary: In a time when the U.S. military was segregated, the Tuskegee Airmen proved that blacks could fight as well and with as much courage as anyone. Learn about this group of exceptional pilots, whose outstanding flying and performances paved the way for the integration of the military.

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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2021

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.54 DE C

Edsel, Robert M.

Summary: "As the most destructive war in history ravaged Europe, many of the world's most cherished cultural objects were in harm's way. The Greatest Treasure Hunt in History recounts the astonishing true story of eleven men and one woman who risked their lives amidst the bloodshed of World War II to preserve churches, libraries, monuments, and works of art that for centuries defined the heritage of...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Focus, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.53 EDS

Smith, Sherri L.

Summary: "During World War II, black Americans were fighting for their country and for freedom in Europe, yet they had to endure a totally segregated military in the United States, where they weren't considered smart enough to become military pilots. After acquiring government funding for aviation training, civil rights activists were able to kickstart the first African American military flight program...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2018

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.54 SMI

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB BASKET TUSKEGEE

Wukovits, John F.

Summary: "The forgotten story of American war hero Eddie Rickenbacker's crash landing in the Pacific during World War II, and his incredible 23-day crusade to keep his crew alive"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton Caliber 2023

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.54 WUK

O'Connor, George

Summary: "Welcome to the Nine Worlds, home of Gods, Valkyries, Dwarves, Jotnar, and more! Travel the burning rainbow bridge to Asgard where Odin, king of the Aesir, surveys his realm. His thirst for knowledge drives him ever onward, but nothing is learned without sacrifice ... In Asgardians, George O'Connor's highly kinetic illustrations bring these gritty and astonishing tales of war, betrayal, and the...

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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press 2024

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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 O'CO

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