This is part of Checkerboard series of Everyday Heroes books. It tells about some of the training of the members of the National Guard. It also gives a brief history of the beginnings of the National Guard and discusses some of the wars they have participated in. It touches on almost every aspect of the National Guard. It bolds important vocabulary words and provides a glossary for children to look up their meanings. ( )

The National Guard highlighted on the specific roles of this group of people. The people in the National Guard live ordinary lives until something major happens in our country. I thought this book was very informative. I learned things about the National Guard that I did not know. I would use this book in a social studies class to show my students the role of the National Guard. I definitely enjoyed the book, so I think my students would too. ( )