The Big Questions

What is a soldier, and what do they really do?

Hi, my name is Ethan Solace. I'm an Interdisciplinary Psychologist and a Dad, and I believe picture books are often the first place children meet the wider world. But we don't always stop to ask who is writing them, or what lasting impression they might leave. That's why I created The Big Questions series: premium, engaging nonfiction that doesn't talk down to children. It speaks with them-inviting curiosity, wonder, and thoughtful conversations in a way that's age-appropriate and exciting.

The Big Questions: What Is a Soldier? is a beautifully written children's book about soldiers for ages 6-12, blending immersive storytelling with real-world learning. It explores military history for kids and modern service in a respectful way, focusing on courage, discipline, teamwork, and helping others-without graphic detail.

Inside, children will discover:

• Soldiers through time: Roman legions, knights, redcoats, and the stories that shaped the past

• World War 1 and World War 2 explained for kids with care, empathy, and context

• What soldiers do today: peacekeeping, rescue support, humanitarian aid, and protecting communities

• The British Army for kids: roles, regiments, traditions, and what service can look like

• Soldiers around the world: how different countries train, work, and prepare in different environments

• Uniforms and equipment: camouflage, boots, helmets, body armour, and what's in a soldier's kit

• Training and teamwork: building resilience, leadership, calm thinking, and trust

• Women in the armed forces and the future of service, from drones and robotics to space-age possibilities

• The big question: what truly makes a great soldier-strength of character, responsibility, and heart

Perfect for parents, teachers, and homeschool families looking for nonfiction for kids ages 6-12, this is an engaging social studies and history read that opens up meaningful discussion while keeping children hooked from page to page.

If your child loves learning how the world works, exploring big jobs, and diving into true stories from history to the modern day, this book will stay with them long after the final page.