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Blessed with the unusual ability to "jump"--to teleport himself to any place on Earth that he has been to before--Davy is determined to locate others like himself, but interference from the government could prevent him from doing so.

Describes the role of a select group of Navajo Marines who developed a code based on their own native language that provided a means for secure communications among American forces in the Pacific during World War II.

Presents a study of the U.S. Air Force describing the early history of air power, its influence in America's wars, recruitment, and famous people connected with the Air Force such as Jackie Cochran, leader of the Women's Airforce Service Pilots during World War Two, Chuck Yeager, and Glenn Miller.

A medic sent to the front lines in the trenches of World War I writes a letter home to his young son.

Presents a short study of Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, and describes the events that led up to it, the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, the Civil War, and more.

"Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects--and he's bored out of his mind.

An introduction to the United States Constitution, presented in graphic form, detailing important people and events in the creation of the founding document, its Preamble, and twenty-seven amendments.

"Fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride knows what it's like to soar above the world.

A biography of Sally Ride, the youngest astronaut and first United States woman in space, describing her childhood, accomplishments, and reputation as a good role model for young girls.

When Marcus, once called M1k3y, receives a thumbdrive containing evidence of corporate and governmental treachery, his job, fame, family, and well-being, as well as his reform-minded employer's election campaign, are all endangered.

Enjoying the freedom afforded her while dressing as a boy in order to earn higher pay after emigrating from Ireland, Jennie Hodgers serves in the 95th Illinois Infantry as Private Albert Cashier, a Union soldier in the American Civil War.

Presents a brief biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton, and includes information on her early life in the suburbs of Chicago, her school and college life, how she met Bill Clinton, and her continuing political career.

Introduces the history of the CIA, tracing its development and the purposes it has served since its founding in 1942.

Presents the Bill of Rights in both its original version and in a translated version using everyday language.

Provides a biography of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor describing key events and influences in her life, her job duties, and the obstacles she overcame to achieve success.