LGBTQ Service in the Armed Forces
LGBTQ Service in the Armed Forces looks at enlisted LGBTQ people and legislation that made their experience in the US military difficult. It also discusses how LGBTQ soldiers served during times of war but were often discharged for their gender identity or sexuality after the war. Features include a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
| Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 8 |
| BISACS | JNF053080, JNF052040, JNF038100 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Subject | History, Social Studies |
| Copyright | 2020 |
| Division | Abdo Publishing |
| Imprint | Essential Library |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 112 |
| Season | 2019-08-01 |
| ISBN | 9781532119071, 9781532173257 |
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| Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Anywhere eBooks |
| Dewey | 355.0086 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs, Historical photographs |
| Dimensions | 6.25 x 9.25 |
| Lexile | 1160 |
| ATOS Interest Level | Not AR |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | NOT AR |
| Features | Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Sources for further research, and Table of contents |
| Online Resources | FREE! Booklinks Nonfiction Network |
Being LGBTQ in America – School Library Connection
Many examinations of the LGBTQ community in the past have been limited to the experiences of white people, but this series is notable for its inclusion of people of color in anecdotes, photos, and case studies. . . . A student who reads all six will be very well served and armed with so much relevant and up-to-date information on many rapidly-evolving social topics. Recommended.
Being LGBTQ in America – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Sensitive and affirming, this excellent series emphasizes awareness and understanding. A must-have for all collections that serve teens.
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