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Military & Wars

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Careers

Air Force Careers

Major Mary Jennings Hegar helped fight off a group of 150 Taliban soldiers while landing a U.S. air force helicopter. Compelling real life stories in this book about careers in the air force… More →

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Air War

The ultimate title in aeronautical battling, Air War captures the excitement and danger of fights in flight. Full-color photographs and thrilling text will capture the reader's attention and… More →

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A Nation Divided: Causes of the Civil War

The election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 and the secession crisis that followed was not just the prelude to the Civil War, but the culmination of deep-rooted controversies and conflicts… More →

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Army Careers

Do you have the necessary skills to make you a candidate for a career in the army? This informative book introduces you to the jobs armies do, what the recruiting process is like, and what it More →

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Battle for the Atlantic

This exciting graphic novel recounts three historic sea battles in the Atlantic Ocean during World War II: • The fates of U-100 and U-99 - The Atlantic Wolf Pack, March 16, 1941 • Air… More →

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Brave Knights

Knights were mounted soldiers, expert swordsmen, and jousting competitors. But what were their lives really like, and what was the code of chivalry they lived by? Enter the medieval world and More →

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Brutal Spartans

Spartan soldiers trained hard, fought using strategy, and valued death over defeat. But what were their lives really like? Step onto the battlefield and explore what made Spartans one of the… More →

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Careers in Undercover Operations

From forensic scientists and intelligence agents in the field to cyber action teams and counter-terror workers, this exciting book examines the kinds of work done by people in undercover… More →

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Combat Helicopters

From the first observation to medical helicopters of World War Two and the Korean War to the Air Cavalry of Vietnam and the missile-armed attack helicopters of today's armies, twelve… More →

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Combat Planes

From the wood and canvas biplanes of World War One to the latest vertical takeoff stealth fighters and pilotless drones of the world's air forces, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how combat… More →

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Crime Lab Technician

This exciting book shows readers what it's like to be a crime lab technician-one of today's hottest careers. Follow an investigation as it unfolds from the jobs performed at a crime scene to… More →

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