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Journalists

Allen R. Wells (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731649539

Every war requires more than just the efforts of traditional soldiers. Some heroes’ stories are not appreciated during their time. In Journalists, you'll go Beyond the Battlefield to uncover tales of daring reporters and captivating photojournalists, who risked their lives to bring important stories and imagery to life for people back home.

Hidden Soldiers and Spies

Allen R. Wells (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731649454

Every war requires more than just the efforts of traditional soldiers. Some heroes’ stories are not appreciated during their time. In Hidden Soldiers and Spies, you'll go Beyond the Battlefield to uncover some little-known tales of some courageous soldiers and secret spies.

Code Makers and Code Breakers

Allen R. Wells (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731649553

Every war requires more than just the efforts of traditional soldiers. Some heroes’ stories are not appreciated during their time. In Beyond the Battlefield: Code Makers and Code Breakers, you'll go Beyond the Battlefield to uncover the amazing tales of courageous and innovative people and groups who created—and cracked—seemingly unbreakable codes during times of war.

Homefront Heroes

Allen R. Wells (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731649546

Every war requires more than just the efforts of traditional soldiers. Some heroes’ stories are not appreciated during their time. In Beyond the Battlefield: Homefront Heroes, you'll go Beyond the Battlefield to uncover the crucial work done by people at home to help during wartime. These efforts include growing Victory Gardens, smuggling soldiers out of hospitals to safety, saving lives of Jewish children in the Warsaw ghetto, and more!

Military Vehicles

Gary Sprott (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615602

In Off-Road Vehicles: Military Vehicles, readers will salute the mechanical wonders of military vehicles! Explore the explosive firepower of tanks and the amazing mobility of amphibious carriers that transport troops from ship to shore. Meet the armored lifesavers that find and remove land mines.

Great Battles of The Civil War

Katie Marsico (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906321

This book discusses the great battles that took place during the Civil War and the impact the war had on the future of the nation.

Battle At The Alamo

Teri Temple, Bob Temple (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621699330

Readers will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read Battle At The Alamo. This book is filled with photographs, interesting facts, discussion questions, and more, to effectively engage young learners in such a significant re-telling of events.

U.S. Special Operations Command

Tom Greve (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781627170314

This book explains how a Special Operations soldier is trained to carry out difficult, dangerous missions and also describes the history of SOCOM.

U.S. Navy: Naval Power

Tom Greve (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781627170277

This book introduces the United States Navy, covering its history and responsibilities, the courage and commitment of sailors, the ships, triumphs in World War II, and the challenges after 9/11.

U.S. Marines: Rapid Response Force

Tom Greve (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781627170260

Learn About The Elite U.S. Marines And The Training It Takes To Defend America. Integrates Text Features Such As Maps And Timelines.

U.S. Coast Guard: High Seas Adventure

Piper Welsh (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781627170284

This book introduces the United States Coast Guard, covering its history and responsibilities, such as patrolling the treacherous waters of Alaska, facing drug smugglers, dealing with illegal immigrants, and search-and-rescue missions.

U.S. Army: Ground Assault

Carla Mooney (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781627170253

This book introduces the United States Army, covering its history, becoming a soldier, army vehicles, high tech weapons, and more.

U.S. Air Force: Absolute Air Power

Sneed Collard (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781627170246

This book introduces the U.S. Air Force, discussing the history and creation of the airborne branch of America's armed forces and weapons and technology from advanced fighter aircraft and radar systems to computers and space satellites.

Technology Forces: Drones and War Machines

Sneed Collard (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781627170338

This book introduces the science and history of drones and missiles in the military, explaining how they work and why they are used.

Suicide Bombers

David Baker (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941317

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.

Hijacking and Airline Security

David Baker (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621693727

This book takes a look at the issues of hijacking and security for the fight against terrorism in our country and our allies, including how terrorists use modern inventions and technology to carry out their destructive acts, and the events of 9/11.

Infiltration and Spying

David Baker (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941300

This book takes a look at the history of various ways to fight terrorism by spying and infiltration, including how high-technology has advanced.

Hideouts and Training Camps

David Baker (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941294

Explores places where terrorists hide and recruit, why they lead very secret lives, and some of the high-tech responses since 9/11.

Submarines At Sea

Lynn Stone (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941089

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.

Biological, Nuclear, and Chemical Weapons

David Baker (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941324

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.

Frigates At Sea

Lynn Stone (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941072

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.

Destroyers At Sea

Lynn Stone (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941065

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.

Battleships At Sea

Lynn Stone (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941034

Explores what was once the most feared and famous warship carrying powerful guns and filled with more armor than any other warship.

Coast Guard Cutters At Sea

Lynn Stone (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941041

Explores the Coast Guard vessels used in a variety of missions and activities.

Cruisers At Sea

Lynn Stone (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941058

Explores large missile cruisers that are multi-mission warships with modern weapons - loaded with cruise missiles and the capacity to attack multiple targets.