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Provides a basic biography of scientist and astronaut Sally Ride describing her early years and education, work with NASA, accomplishments, and personal life that included her fight with cancer and homosexual relationship.

Lindsay Moran tells about her experiences trying to win a job with the Central Intelligence Agency, shares stories from her five years at the CIA as a case worker, and discusses her decision to quit.

Contains facts, tables, charts, and statistics on immigration in the U.

Follows the trainees of Navy SEAL Class 228 through their twenty-seven-week Basic Underwater Demolition/Seal (BUD/S) training course in 1999-2000.

Teens Octavia and Tali learn about strength, independence, and courage when they are forced to take a car trip with their grandmother, who tells about growing up Black in 1940s Alabama and serving in Europe during World War II as a member of the Women's Army Corps.

Explores the life and career of African American politician John Lewis.

The Camel Club, a quartet of eccentrics dedicated to finding out what's really going on in America's government, becomes embroiled in an intriguing and dangerous mystery when the assassination of the U.

A biography of Olympic runner and World War II bombardier, Louis Zamperini, who had been rambunctious in childhood before succeeding in track and eventually serving in the military, which led to a trial in which he was forced to find a way to survive in the open ocean after being shot down.

Chronicles the life of Dwight D. Eisenhower the thirty-fourth president of the United States, covering his childhood, education, military career and wartime service, political career and presidency, and personal life.

Eric Greitens shares his life journey from being an average kid to working to make a difference in the world's trouble spots and joining the Navy SEALS to protect the weak, and encourages readers to reflect on the power of choice and acts of courage.

Eugene Sledge chronicles the experiences he had while fighting in the battles of Peleliu and Okinawa.

Presents a guide to careers in the United States Air Force, covering what to expect from the recruitment process and basic training, as well as the different career paths available.

Presents a guide to careers in the United States Army, covering what to expect from the recruitment process and basic training, as well as the different career paths available.

Presents a guide to careers in the United States Coast Guard, covering reasons for joining and what to expect from basic training, as well as the different career paths available.

Presents a guide to careers in the United States Marine Corps, covering what to expect from the recruitment process and basic training, as well as the different career paths available.