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FBI Hostage Rescue & SWAT Teams

Jim Whiting (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566604864

Even the most rigorous training would not prepare young readers for the sheer amount of intel they will uncover about six of the most secretive U.S. Special Forces. Each title covers the chronology of the special ops force and supplements the main narrative with “Force Fact” sidebars about such topics as weaponry, facilities, and popular culture references. From historical missions and controversial calls to details about equipment and selection processes, this series aims to inform! This title provides a chronological account of the American special forces unit known as FBI S.W.A.T., including key details about important figures, landmark missions, and controversies.

The War in Iraq

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781640002951

An historical account of Operation Iraqi Freedom, including the events leading up to the 2002 conflict, the people involved, the political instability and insurgency that arose, and the lingering aftermath.

The Refugee Crisis

Michael Goodman (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781640002968

An historical account of the global refugee crisis, including the events that have triggered ongoing crises, the people involved, the border politics and camp-construction issues, and the lingering aftermath.

The Assassination of John F. Kennedy

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607810

A historical account of John F. Kennedy’s assassination, including the events leading up to it, the people involved, conspiracy theories surrounding his death, and the lingering aftermath.

Monarchy

Jennifer Fandel (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607612

An examination of the monarchic form of government, including its basic ideologies and structure, its best-known leaders throughout history, and countries affected by its system of rule.

The U.S. Presidency

Bill McAuliffe (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607124

A historical survey of the United States presidency, from its beginnings to current issues, including its role as executive and influential presidents such as Andrew Jackson.

State and Local Government

Bill McAuliffe (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607100

A historical survey of state and local governments, including the role and responsibilities each has in its community and influential mayors, governors, and others.

The U.S. Senate

Bill McAuliffe (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607131

A historical survey of the United States Senate, from its beginnings to current issues, including its role in Congress and influential senators such as Daniel Webster and Hillary Clinton.

The U.S. Supreme Court

Bill McAuliffe (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607148

A historical survey of the United States Supreme Court, from its beginnings to present decisions, including its judicial role and influential justices such as Earl Warren.

The U.S. House of Representatives

Bill McAuliffe (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607117

A historical survey of the United States House of Representatives, from its beginnings to present struggles, including its role in Congress and influential members.   

The Presidential Cabinet

Bill McAuliffe (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607094

A historical survey of the presidential cabinet, from its beginnings to current structure, including its executive role and influential members such as Salmon P. Chase.

World War II Spies

Michael E. Goodman (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566606240

A historical account of espionage during World War II, including famous spies such as Eddie Chapman, covert missions, and technologies that influenced the course of the conflict.

Cold War Spies

Michael E. Goodman (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566606202

A historical account of espionage during the Cold War, including famous spies such as Aldrich Ames, covert missions, and technologies that influenced the course of the conflict.

Modern Spies

Michael E. Goodman (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566606219

An account of espionage during the modern age, including famous spies such as Dayna Williamson Baer, covert missions, and technologies that influence the course of present-day conflicts.

National Transportation Safety Board

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566605915

An in-depth look at the people and policies behind the government agency known as the NTSB, from its founding in 1967 to the controversies and challenges it faces today.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration 

Teresa Wimmer (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566605908

An in-depth look at the people and policies behind the government agency known as NASA, from its founding in 1958 to the controversies and challenges it faces today.

Environmental Protection Agency 

Teresa Wimmer (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566605878

An in-depth look at the people and policies behind the government agency known as the EPA, from its founding in 1970 to the controversies and challenges it faces today.

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Teresa Wimmer (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566605885

An in-depth look at the people and policies behind the government agency known as the FBI, from its founding in 1908 to the controversies and challenges it faces today.

Federal Reserve System 

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566605892

An in-depth look at the people and policies behind the government agency known as the Fed, from its founding in 1913 to the controversies and challenges it faces today.

Pivotal Moments

Jessica Gunderson (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566600668

An examination of landmark events in the ongoing war against Islamic extremists, spotlighting such incidents as the 9/11 attacks, the invasion of Iraq, and the creation of new democracies.

The SIS and Other British Spies

Michael E. Goodman (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566601559

An eye-opening exploration of the history of the 1909-founded SIS and other British espionage agencies, investigating their typical training and tools as well as the escapades of famous spies.

The Mossad and Other Israeli Spies

Michael E. Goodman (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566601542

An eye-opening exploration of the history of the 1951-founded Mossad and other Israeli espionage agencies, investigating their typical training and tools as well as the escapades of famous spies.

The KGB and Other Russian Spies

Michael E. Goodman (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566601535

An eye-opening exploration of the history of the 1954-founded KGB and other Russian espionage agencies, investigating their typical training and tools as well as the escapades of famous spies.

The CIA and Other American Spies

Michael E. Goodman (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566601528

An eye-opening exploration of the history of the 1942-founded CIA and other American espionage agencies, investigating their typical training and tools as well as the escapades of famous spies.

Ideology and Information

Teresa Wimmer (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566600637

An examination of the differences in religious and political beliefs between Western nations and Islamic extremists, as well as the ways in which information is shared and manipulated.