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Primary sources help chronicle the life of American navel hero John Paul Jones.

"[Presents the biography of Sir Francis Drake,] the first Englishman to sail completely around the world. His adventures set England on a course for successfully sailing the seas, but like most explorers, his adventures were full of successes and failures alike ... [Describes] the secrecy and intrigue associated with Drake's agreements with England's Queen Elizabeth ... [and] the drama of his defeat of King Philip's daunting Armada in the 'Enterprise of England' attack"--Provided by publisher.

"Have you ever wondered where the term debugging comes from? Learn about Grace Hopper, a computer scientist and U.S. Navy Rear Admiral, known for her contributions to the early development of computer programming."--Provided by publisher.

Provides biographical profiles of exceptional U.S. military leaders, tracing the careers and leadership styles of men including George Washington, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Ulysses S. Grant, and Colin Powell.

Briefly explores the life of American Revolutionary War figure John Paul Jones and his role in creating the American Navy.

Biography of WWII hero, Chester Nimitz, traces his remarkable life from his nineteenth-century childhood through his valiant service during World War II as commander of all U.S. ships in the Pacific.

"The span of Hopper's life is covered, including her upbringing and formal education. Her ... joining the U.S. Navy at a time when women weren't welcomed in the armed forces ... [and] her continued advances in computer sciences after retirement from the navy"--Amazon.com.

A brief biography of John Paul Jones and an introduction to American naval operations during the American Revolution.

Chronicles the life of Stephen Decatur, discussing his childhood in Philadelphia, schooling, entrance in the U.S. Navy, years as a naval captain, military achievements, and other related topics.