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Title details for The Unknown Soldier by Jess M. Brallier - Available

The Unknown Soldier

by Jess M. Brallier
Jamie Peterson
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This moving tribute to veterans and America’s fallen follows a young boy on his first trip to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
On the last day of their Washington, DC, vacation, Jack and his family visit a cemetery. Jack finds it boring, but as they watch the guard patrolling the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, his perspective shifts. He learns about the monument, the sentinels, and why it is they keep watch. Jack develops a newfound respect for those who serve and an appreciation for the honor and bravery of veterans. Includes back matter about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and those who guard it. 
 
 
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Publisher: Charlesbridge

Kindle Book

  • Release date: October 4, 2022

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  • ISBN: 9781632899439
  • Release date: October 4, 2022
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subjects

History Juvenile Nonfiction

Languages

English

Levels

Lexile® Measure:540
Text Difficulty:2-3

This moving tribute to veterans and America’s fallen follows a young boy on his first trip to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
On the last day of their Washington, DC, vacation, Jack and his family visit a cemetery. Jack finds it boring, but as they watch the guard patrolling the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, his perspective shifts. He learns about the monument, the sentinels, and why it is they keep watch. Jack develops a newfound respect for those who serve and an appreciation for the honor and bravery of veterans. Includes back matter about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and those who guard it. 
 
 
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History Juvenile Nonfiction
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