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What is the right to bear arms?

2024
Readers learn about the history and modern implications of the Second Amendment.

U.S. Marines

2023
"A group of soldiers sneak onto enemy land. The Marines attack and stop the enemies from making their move. Members of the United States' Marine Corps work day and night to keep the country safe. With carefully leveled text and age-appropriate content, this nonfiction beginning reader is full of . . . photography and . . . facts. Easy-to-read infographics develop visual literacy"--Provided by publisher.

U.S. Navy

2023
In this book, readers will learn about the U.S. Navy, its history and importance, duties and special missions, and how it relates to and works with other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.

U.S. Coast Guard

2023
"Engage young readers with information about the U.S. Coast Guard. From the group's fleet of boats to the people who drive them, readers will learn all about how the U.S. Coast Guard protects the United States"--Provided by publisher.

U.S. Army

2023
"Engage young readers with information about the U.S. Army. From the group's weapons and vehicles to the people who use them, readers will learn all about how the U.S. Army protects the United States"--Provided by publisher.

U.S. Air Force

2023
"Engage young readers with information about the U.S. Air Force. From the group's fleet of aircraft to the people who fly and care for it, readers will learn all about how the U.S. Air Force protects the United States"--Provided by publisher.

Inside Marine Force Recon

2022
"Specially trained for covert operations, these elite soldiers put themselves on the front lines to infiltrate enemy strongholds and gather intelligence. This title explores the history of Marine Force Recon units, describes how they fit into the branch's military structure, and explains what it means to work in reconnaissance"--Provided by publisher.

Inside the Army Rangers

2022
"This elite, special ops force has been leading the way for other military units for hundreds of years. From the French and Indian War to the modern war on terrorism, Army Rangers have been called upon to enter dangerous territory to find essential information about the enemy. Rangers are trained for covert operations. They're adept at getting to hard-to-reach areas while carrying heavy packs, whether it's by boat, helicopter, or on foot"--Provided by publisher.

Why does Congress have two houses?

2022
"When the framers of the Constitution were creating a new government, representation was an issue near and dear to their patriotic hearts. After all, "No Taxation Without Representation" was a reason they'd just fought with Britain! They decided on a legislative branch with two houses, each with its own powers and limitations. Why did they choose this system? Which famous figures battled over this bicameral vision? And over 200 years later, how has it changed-and does it still fulfill their expectations? Historical data, fun facts, and quotes from important Americans teach students about the law-making branch of government"--.

Supreme Court

2024
"This book introduces young readers to the US Supreme Court, its role as the judicial branch, its relationship with lower federal courts and the other branches of government, and how people become justices"--Provided by publisher.

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