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

A look at the inner workings of Congress in the early twenty-first century, focusing on the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and discussing protocols, players, lobbying, partisanship, and more.

In July 1944 an explosion at a California navy base killed hundreds of sailors loading munitions.

Explores the origin, meaning, and importance of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

Provides background information on the people and events connected with the writing of the Declaration of Independence and briefly examines the contents of the document itself.

Meet the part of the United States Air Force Special Operations Command known as Pararescuemen.

An illustrated biography of New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, that chronicles her childhood and early dreams, education and law school, and First Lady of both Arkansas and the United States.

A young boy waits with both excitement and apprehension for his father to disembark from the aircraft carrier returning to port after many months at sea.

Presents a biography Sam Houston, the first president of the Texas republic, and chronicles his childhood in Virginia, life among the Native Americans in Tennessee, service during the War of 1812, and involvement in the Texas war for Independence.

Describes the life and adventures of Davy Crockett, the famous frontier settler, congressman, and legendary tall tale hero.

In graphic novel format, tells the story of the debates, disagreements, and compromises that led to the formation of the U.

Politician Al Gore has lent both his voice and his political influence in the fight against global warming.

An introduction to the Articles of Confederation that discusses the British colonies, the Continental Congress, the American Revolution, forming of the national government, and other related topics, and includes a time line, Web sites, and suggestions for further reading.

Presents the life of Hillary Clinton focusing on her childhood, family, education, marriage, and one daughter.

Describes the formation of the all-black 54th Massachusetts Regiment and its valiant battle history from 1863 to 1865.