"Members of the Armed Forces come from all over the United States. These citizens choose to serve their country by fighting for it. Some are sailors on the high seas. Some fly airplanes. Others fight on the ground with tanks and guns. But there is much more to service than just fighting. This book looks at the civic responsibility of service where ordinary men and women sign up to defend their country. Using an inquiry based approach, students will learn the facts about military service and understand this important civic service in a format aligned with C3 standards"--Provided by publisher.
"This book charts [ISIS's] violent history, from the first signs of an emerging new jihadist group to the official declaration of the Caliphate, and tracks their use of violence as they seek power and dominance over the world's 1.5 billion Muslim practitioners"--Amazon.
Looks at how ISIS enforces laws that are 1,500 years old and how followers are told that living under the caliphate a person who is considered a religious successor to the Islamic prophet Muhammad is glorious. However, citizens in ISIS territory live in horrible conditions.
"Explores the role of hostages under ISIS, from those who are killed or forced to fight to those who are used for their value as propaganda or their ability to generate income, in the form of bribes, for the Islamic State"--OCLC.
Gives advice on how to move about and live in wild country safely and in comfort, discussing how to choose and use equipment, what to wear, food, backpacking skills and hazards, and emphasizing the techniques of no-trace, low-impact camping.
