Special Collection: Stories for Veteran's Day 

We delved into the Storyworks archives to bring you stories—both real and imagined—about United States veterans and their families. We hope you enjoy sharing these stories with your students.

Fly Girl

The amazing story of the brave women pilots who helped the U.S. win World War II

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Lesson Plan
A step-by-step guide to teaching this story
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Beyond the Story: American Women During World War II
Explore the role of American women during World War II.
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Main Idea
This activity prepares students to respond to the writing prompt.
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Code Talkers

The incredible true story of the Navajo Marines 
and the unbreakable code that helped the United States
win World War II

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Lesson Plan
A step-by-step guide to teaching this article
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Behind the Scenes: Code Talkers
Author Joseph Bruchac takes you behind the scenes of his article
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What's the Main Idea?
Find the main idea and supporting details in the article
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Girl. Fighter. Hero.

Our thrilling play is based on the true story of teen hero 
Sybil Ludington, a brave Revolutionary War messenger.

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Lesson Plan
A step-by-step guide to teaching this story
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Time Machine: The American Revolution
Immerse your students in the sights and sounds of the American Revolution.
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Video Activity
Pair this skill builder with our Time Machine video.
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Wind

Annie’s dad is away from home and a hurricane is approaching. How will Annie and her mother survive on their own?

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Lesson Plan
A step-by-step guide to teaching this article
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What You Need to Know About Hurricanes
Watch a video about these dangerous storms.
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Theme
This activity prepares students to respond to the writing prompt.
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The Perfects

Max feels like his life is falling apart—until 
a broken sink fixes everything

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Lesson Plan
A step-by-step guide to teaching this story
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Author Read-Aloud
Listen to author Sarah McCarry read her story
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Finding the Theme
Help students identify and analyze the theme of the story
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The Pigeon Hero of World War I

The incredible true story of Cher Ami, the bird that saved nearly 200 American soldiers during World War I

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Lesson Plan
A step-by-step guide to teaching this article
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Author Visit: The Pigeon Hero of World War I
Author Lauren Tarshis talks about her writing process.
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Problem and Solution
Guide students to identify the problem and solution in this story.
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In Flanders Fields

A classic poem honoring the memory of World War I soldiers

Read the Poem
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Lesson Plan
A step-by-step guide to teaching this poem
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Listen to the Poem
Students can hear the poem read aloud.
Listen
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Poetry Kit
This skill builder will guide your students to a deeper understanding of the poem.
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Undercover Patriots

How America’s first spy ring helped George Washington 
win the Revolutionary War

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Lesson Plan
A step-by-step guide to teaching this play
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Listen to the Play
Students can hear the play read aloud.
Listen
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Collaboration Choice Board
Students can work together on creative extension activities.
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The Lost Ship

A World War II ship destroyed at sea, a captain blamed 
for the tragedy, and a kid’s quest to change history

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Lesson Plan
A step-by-step guide to teaching this article
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Behind the Scenes: The Lost Ship
Author Kristin Lewis takes your students behind the scenes of her powerful article.
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Finding the Main Ideas
Guide students to find the main idea and supporting details of the article.
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Art Credits: Fly Girl: RANDY POLLAK; Wind: RANDY POLLAK; Girl. Fighter. Hero: ALLAN DAVEY; The Pigeon Hero of World War I: SCIENCE HISTORY IMAGES/ALAMY STOCK PHOTO; In Flanders Fields: iStockphoto/Getty Images; Undercover Patriots: PATRICK FARICY; The Lost Ship: RANDY POLLAK; The Perfects: Art by David Miles; Code Talkers: Art by Randy Pollak; U.S. Marine Corps photo by Brian Leddy