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Homeland Security

author: Doak, Robin S
Discusses the creation of the Department of Homeland Security in the United States in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, explains the role of different agencies in the department, introduces some of the department's leaders, and looks at criticism of the department's activities.
363.34
year: 2012
copies: 6
call number/section: 363.34
lexile: 1000
subjects: terrorism, national security, united states [X]

The Declaration Of Independence

author: Mcdaniel, Melissa
Examines events surrounding the creation of the Declaration of Independence in the late eighteenth century, discussing the reasons why colonists wanted freedom from British rule, why Thomas Jefferson was chosen to write the document, and how Great Britain responded to the declaration.
973.3
year: 2012
copies: 9
call number/section: 973.3
lexile: 980
subjects: united states, united states [X]

The U.s. Constitution

author: Burgan, Michael
Describes the creation of the United States Constitution and discusses amendments.
342.73
year: 2012
copies: 4
call number/section: 342.73
lexile: 910
subjects: constitutional history, united states, united states [X]

The Tuskeegee Airmen

author: George, Linda
Photographs and text trace the history of the Tuskeegee Airmen, focusing on their involvement in military battles.
940.54
year: 2001
copies: 1
call number/section: 940.54
lexile:

The Hunt For Bin Laden

author: Gregory, Josh
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.
363.32
year: 2014
copies: 4
call number/section: 363.32
lexile: 1100

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