Who are the brave warriors of history and of today? This title discusses the origin of Green Berets, their historical development, famous examples, key skills, and traits, along with details about weapons, training, and missions. Special features include sidebars, infographics, on-page definitions, online search sidebar, further evidence sidebar and primary sources. The title also includes a timeline, glossary, Web links, index, and common core activities....

Who are the brave warriors of history and of today? This title discusses the origin of Navy SEALS, their historical development, famous examples, key skills, and traits, along with details about weapons, training, and missions. Navy SEALS are considered one of the most feared military forces in history. Special features include sidebars, infographics, on-page definitions, online search sidebar, further evidence sidebar and primary sources. This title...

On the brink of World War II, a family is forced out of their London home and into the countryside. Wolfie and his older sister Dodo are devastated to leave behind everything they've ever known, but they slowly settle into their new life. One day they come across an orphaned foal, which they raise as Hero, a strong and beautiful horse who lives up to his name when he saves the children from a fire. Wolfie and Dodo find comfort in their new life, but...

"Learn all about Gettysburg National Military Park, from which historic events occurred there to what it is like to visit today."--Provided by publisher.

Twelve-year-old Simon is obsessed with aliens. The ones who take people and do experiments. When he's too worried about them to sleep, he listens to the owls hoot outside. Owls that have the same eyes as aliens-dark and foreboding. Then something strange happens on a camping trip, and Simon begins to suspect he's been abducted. But is it real, or just the overactive imagination of a kid who loves fantasy and role-playing games and is the target of...

"The WWII invasion of Allied troops into German-occupied Europe, known as D-Day, was the largest military endeavor in history. By the time it occurred on June 6, 1944, Hitler and the Axis powers had a chokehold grip on the European continent, which the Allies called "Fortress Europe." Behind enemy lines, Nazi Germany was engaged in the mass extermination of the Jewish people and the oppression of civilians across Europe. The goal of D-Day was no less...

"Soar through the stats and descriptions on the MH-53E Sea Dragon, a powerful military helicopter"--Provided by publisher.

From the assassination that triggers World War I in 1914 to Armistice Day in 1918, the story follows the fates of five young people on both sides of the conflict--each facing their portion of the war with courage, until the end of the war brings them together. Includes information on the history of the war.

"Throughout history, from the art of camouflage to the science of stealth technology, ways have been developed to hide objects and people. Today, scientists are building an "invisibility cloak" that makes objects and people underneath it seem to disappear"--Provided by publisher.