The US Navy offers a wide array of career opportunities. Comments from men and women who have served in the military, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at Navy jobs ranging from information systems technicians to culinary specialists to aviators.
Describes the events surrounding the Freedom Summer Project in 1964, during which volunteers from northern states traveled to Mississippi to attempt to prove to local politicians that African Americans wanted their right to vote enforced and encouraging African Americans to make that desire known. Also discusses the resistance and violence the volunteers encountered.
Briefly introduces the United States Army, covering its history, becoming a soldier, army vehicles, high tech weapons, and more. Includes a time line and glossary.
Discusses the dangers of using synthetic drugs including their addictive properties, the challenges of treatment and recovery, and efforts to prevent their use and abuse.
Discusses the dangers of using marijuana including its addictive properties, the challenges of treatment and recovery, and efforts to prevent its use and abuse.
Briefly introduces the United States Department of Homeland Security created after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, covering responsibilities such as securing the borders, air travel security, preparing for disasters, and protecting against cyber attacks.
