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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.

Remember The Alamo

Teri Temple (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618107541

This book describes the events leading up to the battle between Santa Anna's Mexican army and Texas volunteers at the Alamo and how that battle helped to shape the future of America.

Stonewall Jackson

Don McLeese (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941218

This book describes the life of Stonewall Jackson, a general in the Confederate army.

Ulysses S. Grant

Don McLeese (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941195

This book describes the life of Ulysses S. Grant, a general in the Union army and a U.S. president.

William Tecumseh Sherman

Don McLeese (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941225

This book describes the life of William Tecumseh Sherman, a general in the Union army.

Robert E. Lee

Don McLeese (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941201

This book describes the life of Robert E. Lee, a general in the Confederate army.

Jeb Stuart

Don McLeese (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941232

This book describes the life of Jeb Stuart, a general in the Confederate army.

George Meade

Don McLeese (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941249

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.

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.

Aircraft Carriers At Sea

Lynn Stone (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941010

Explores the world's largest warships, centerpieces of the Navy's combat forces, providing a mobile airbase for various types of US aircraft.

Amphibious Assault Ships

Lynn Stone (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941027

Explores assault ships - big, broad-decked warships - and the link between water and land.

Super Hornet

Lynn Stone (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621693697

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.