Explores what was once the most feared and famous warship carrying powerful guns and filled with more armor than any other warship.
Explores the Coast Guard vessels used in a variety of missions and activities.
Explores large missile cruisers that are multi-mission warships with modern weapons - loaded with cruise missiles and the capacity to attack multiple targets.
Explores the world's largest warships, centerpieces of the Navy's combat forces, providing a mobile airbase for various types of US aircraft.
Explores assault ships - big, broad-decked warships - and the link between water and land.
Follows the history of the largest and bloodiest battle ever fought on American soil to Lincoln's speech at the cemetery in Gettysburg.
This book discusses how the Super Hornet F/A-18 E/F is the U.S. Navy's newest and best multi-role fighter aircraft.
This book discusses how the F-15 Eagles are used for long distance and reconnaissance missions by the United States Air Force.
This book discusses how the HH-60 Pave Hawks are used for long distance and reconnaissance missions by the United States Air Force.
Exploring the sleek mainstay of the long-range bomber force that is designed to reach a bombing target rapidly anywhere in the world.
In 1941, US Navy sailor Jack Colvin is stationed at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. While holiday shopping, he has his pocket picked and is then abducted by a gang. While attempting to escape the gang's wrath, the naval base is attacked. Can Colvin escape his captors and get back to his ship? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
Presents an overview of the Korean War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.
Presents an overview of the Vietnam War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.
Presents an overview of World War I, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.
Presents an overview of World War II, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.
Presents an overview of the Gulf War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.
Presents an overview of the American Revolution, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.
Presents an overview of the Afghanistan War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.
Presents an overview of the Civil War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.
Strategy on the battlefield sometimes takes quick thinking and clever deception. Don't trust anyone in the Lies and Liars Throughout History series. Each high interest title uncovers some of the most famous fakers, schemers, and cheaters who turned the world, and the truth, upside down across the ages. Readers learn how to spot a lie and confirm the truth for themselves as they look a little closer at the tales people tell. Includes considerate vocabulary, engaging content, and clear text and formatting.
This interesting book describes the impact conflicts have had on children's lives throughout history. Some served in the military, from the early warrior state of Sparta to religious crusades and revolutionary battlefields. In the last century, while some children were sent to live in safe zones, others were sent to concentration camps. At home, children mainly helped the war effort by raising money, tending gardens, and helping the wounded. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
This book shines a light on the disturbing practice of recruiting children into conflicts. Around 250,000 child soldiers are participating in conflicts around the world today. Many are physically abducted or threatened into joining by armed groups or forces who desensitize them to violence. If they survive, the only way they can be reintegrated into their communities is through physical and emotional rehabilitation. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
Introduces readers to the most powerful robots used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to the most powerful technology used by the US military today, how the inventions work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Introduces readers to the most powerful watercraft used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
