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Tells the story of Clarence Thomas, from his early roots in the segregated South to his position as a Supreme Court justice.

This title provides a detailed overview of the Navy SEAL's, including the history of the organization, training programs, equipment, and the type of missions they perform.

Details the life of Nathanael Greene, a man who walked away from the Revolutionary War with the reputation of being one of George Washington's most dependable officers, and discusses how after he was put in charge of 1,500 struggling troops, he managed to turn them into a well equipped force, and more.

Describes how Navy SEALS are taught to think like scientists and perform like soldiers, with such skills as fast-roping from a hovering helicopter, demolishing enemy weaponry, tracking terrorists, hostage rescue, and more.

An exploration of the plight of African-American soldiers and sailors, the work of President Harry Truman and others to desegregate the United States armed forces, and the legal, political, and moral aspects of desegregation.

Contains the annotated, unabridged texts of twenty-one speeches delivered by Illinois senator and President Barack Obama between 2002 and 2008, and includes profiles of Barack and Michelle Obama, and a summary of his policy positions.

The life of a colonial soldier was not a glamorous one, but it was a position held with a lot of pride.

Briefly introduces the United States Department of Homeland Security created after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, covering responsibilities such as securing the borders, air travel security, preparing for disasters, and protecting against cyber attacks.

Presents narratives in which women who served as U.S. Army nurses during World War II share memories of their experiences near or in the combat zones of Europe and the Mediterranean.

Morris, Rudi, Ivan, and Beck were best friends at home and in Vietnam, but now Rudi has been killed in action, and the remaining three are the only ones who know the truth about their friend's death--and the knowledge threatens to tear them apart.

Presents the history of the Articles of Confederation, describing their creation and impact on the formation of America.

Presents the events that lead to the death of Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, discussing why it was important to find him, how he had originally escaped the United States military, and more.

Discusses the people and events that helped create the Declaration of Independence.

Compares and contrasts the FBI and CIA, two agencies whose primary objective is to protect American citizens and uphold the laws of the United States; covers the origins and history of each; and explores the failure to prevent the 9/11 terrorist attacks and changing roles of both.

Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor shares details about her life, discussing her childhood, education, health, career, appointment, and more.