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A collection of poems about the four seasons by one of best-known American poets.

An introduction to the Civil War battle of Morris Island, South Carolina, during which Sergeant William H.

Full-color illustrations and easy-to-follow text presents a narrative description of the life of President Barack Obama, beginning with his childhood in Hawaii, his family, his education, and professional achievements.

When her brother is sent to fight in Vietnam, twelve-year-old Jamie begins to reconsider the army world in which she has grown up.

Takes readers back to 1787 Philadelphia where George Washington and James Madison help to create a government for the new nation.

Explains the developments leading up to the writing of the Constitution, what the Constitution is, and what happened during the Constitutional Convention.

Few people had even heard of Barack Obama before 2004, but one powerful speech in Boston changed all that for the Illinois senator.

An illustrated biography of President Barack Obama that focuses on his family origins and childhood.

Presents a study of the aircraft, weapons, and equipment of the United States Air Force featuring their fastest fighter planes, the B-2 Spirit Bomber, and stealth fighters as well as the various jobs available.

Simple text and photographs present the various roles, equipment, and jobs of the U.

Examines the vehicles, weapons, and equipment used in the United States Army such as the Abrams tanks, Apache and CH-47 Chinook helicopters, Bradleys, and Humvees as well as some of the jobs offered through the Army like pilots, doctors, or mechanics.

Describes the efforts of US Air Force Lieutenant Gail Halvorsen to aid the children in Russian-blockaded West Berlin by dropping packages filled with candy from the air.

Provides an introduction to the U.S. Air Force, looks at the jobs open to enlisted airmen, explains how one becomes an officer, and features information on the mission, core values, history, and technology of the military branch.

An introduction to the United States Army that provides information on its history, purpose, training, weapons and equipment, role in combat, recruitment, and values.

An introduction to the United States Marine Corps that provides information on its history, purpose, training, weapons and equipment, role in combat, recruitment, and values.