My Cousin Is in the National Guard
“Always ready, always there” is the official motto of the United States National Guard. This military branch is presented through the eyes of a child whose cousin upholds that motto every day as a member of this reserve military force. Readers get an in-depth look at what it’s like to have a family member in the military. This text also explores the history of this branch, its modern-day operations, and its members’ unique lifestyle. Fact boxes and photographs present other topics, such as the National Guard’s tools and technology and career opportunities. By the end of the text, readers gain a full understanding of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women, and their families of the U.S. National Guard.
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My Cousin Is in the National Guard
“Always ready, always there” is the official motto of the United States National Guard. This military branch is presented through the eyes of a child whose cousin upholds that motto every day as a member of this reserve military force. Readers get an in-depth look at what it’s like to have a family member in the military. This text also explores the history of this branch, its modern-day operations, and its members’ unique lifestyle. Fact boxes and photographs present other topics, such as the National Guard’s tools and technology and career opportunities. By the end of the text, readers gain a full understanding of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women, and their families of the U.S. National Guard.
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My Cousin Is in the National Guard

My Cousin Is in the National Guard

by Jim Thompson
My Cousin Is in the National Guard

My Cousin Is in the National Guard

by Jim Thompson

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Overview

“Always ready, always there” is the official motto of the United States National Guard. This military branch is presented through the eyes of a child whose cousin upholds that motto every day as a member of this reserve military force. Readers get an in-depth look at what it’s like to have a family member in the military. This text also explores the history of this branch, its modern-day operations, and its members’ unique lifestyle. Fact boxes and photographs present other topics, such as the National Guard’s tools and technology and career opportunities. By the end of the text, readers gain a full understanding of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women, and their families of the U.S. National Guard.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781508144588
Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date: 12/30/2015
Series: Military Families Series
Pages: 24
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range: 8 - 10 Years

About the Author

About The Author

Noted for his hardboiled crime novels, Oklahoma native Jim Thompson (1906-1977) began writing fiction at a very young age, selling his first story to True Detective at age 14. Thompson eventually wrote 29 novels and co-wrote two screenplays. Several of his novels were adapted into films, resulting in the classic noir The Killer Inside Me, After Dark My Sweet, and The Grifters.

Table of Contents

Meet My Cousin 4

Part of the Military 6

Forming the National Guard 8

What Does the National Guard Do? 10

How to Join 12

Off to Training 14

Training for the Job 16

My Cousin's Life 18

A Military Family 20

Our Country's Heroes 22

Glossary 23

Index 24

Websites 24

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