Women in the military: from drill sergeants to fighter pilots
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Author:
Goldsmith, Connie, 1945-
Published:
Minneapolis : Twenty-First Century Books, [2019].
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Book
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120 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
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Grades 9-12.
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"In 2015 the Pentagon changed a historical ruling, allowing American women to serve in front-line ground combat troops. Women have served in the military throughout history. Yet no matter their title, they face discrimination and even sexual assault. Meet the women who serve their country and stand up for fairness."--Provided by publisher.

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LC Subjects
Sexual harassment in the military -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- Armed Forces -- Women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- Armed Forces -- Women -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- Armed Forces -- Women -- Social conditions -- Juvenile literature.
Women and the military -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Women in combat -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Women soldiers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women soldiers -- Crimes against -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Women soldiers -- United States -- Social conditions -- Juvenile literature.

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Street Date:
1901
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781541528123, 1541528123
Lexile measure:
1100

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Includes bibliographical references, filmography, and index.
Description
"In 2015 the Pentagon changed a historical ruling, allowing American women to serve in front-line ground combat troops. Women have served in the military throughout history. Yet no matter their title, they face discrimination and even sexual assault. Meet the women who serve their country and stand up for fairness."--Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Grades 9-12.
Target Audience
Ages 13-18.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Goldsmith, C. (2019). Women in the military: from drill sergeants to fighter pilots. Minneapolis, Twenty-First Century Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Goldsmith, Connie, 1945-. 2019. Women in the Military: From Drill Sergeants to Fighter Pilots. Minneapolis, Twenty-First Century Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Goldsmith, Connie, 1945-, Women in the Military: From Drill Sergeants to Fighter Pilots. Minneapolis, Twenty-First Century Books, 2019.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Goldsmith, Connie. Women in the Military: From Drill Sergeants to Fighter Pilots. Minneapolis, Twenty-First Century Books, 2019.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.

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