This book describes the life of Stonewall Jackson, a general in the Confederate army.
This book describes the life of Ulysses S. Grant, a general in the Union army and a U.S. president.
This book describes the life of William Tecumseh Sherman, a general in the Union army.
This book describes the life of Robert E. Lee, a general in the Confederate army.
This book describes the life of Jeb Stuart, a general in the Confederate army.
This book describes George Meade's life from growing up in Spain to his military training at West Point to leading the Union troops in their victory at the Battle of Gettysburg.
This book takes a look at suicide bombers, how they commit the ultimate sacrifice for their own religious beliefs, and what is being done to prevent and possibly provide a cure for this particularly murderous form of attack.
This book takes a look at the history of various ways to fight terrorism by spying and infiltration, including how high-technology has advanced.
Explores places where terrorists hide and recruit, why they lead very secret lives, and some of the high-tech responses since 9/11.
Explores the most complex and lethal weapon ever devised that can lurk in the ocean, travel swiftly and silently, and deliver sudden, crushing blows to an opponent.
This book takes a look at the biological, nuclear, and chemical weapons that are known to be weapons of mass destruction, the history of human conflict, and how warriors have sought the best weapons for the most effective means of winning.
Explores the smallest of the surface combatants that were used in The Cold War mainly for escort vessels for groups of naval ships and battle forces.
Explores the lightly armored US Navy destroyers that can hunt submarines and are equipped to attack or defend against warships, aircraft, mines and onshore threats. Threats.
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.
World War I reshaped the world as we knew it and laid the groundwork for the second world war. But how did the fighting start? And what brought about its end? Explore this war that redrew the world map with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid comprehension. It’s key world history curriculum made approachable for all.
