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It's December 1941. The United States has just entered World War II. How will you help your country fight for its freedom? Will you: Help keep the country's economy going as a young mother in the work force? Try to fit into society as a wounded African American veteran? Help end prejudice against Japanese citizens as a 12-year-old California boy?

"The most powerful telescope in the world was built in a remote area of China. It has already received signals from many light years away. The FAST Telescope is a marvel of engineering. It is no wonder that millions of people have flocked to the area to feast their eyes upon it and learn all about it. The Chinese telescope will use the Next Generation Archive System to help store and maintain its findings. It will also be aided by the European Southern...

Introduces readers to the life and career of baseball star Kris Bryant. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Fighter jets are perhaps the most exciting military vehicles. Modern jets can fly faster than the speed of sound. U.S. fighter jets zip through the sky to defend and protect their country. They have helped the military for 70 years. They track down the enemy and shoot missiles. Their main purpose is to bring peace through strength. Find out more about fighter jets in this fun and appealing book!

Helicopters have done it all! They have rescued wounded soldiers. They have carried men into battle. They have searched for enemy submarines. They have destroyed dangerous mines. The sound of helicopter rotors cutting through the sky has brought relief to American troops. Read all about the history and future of military helicopters in this exciting book.

Did you know that the use of war dogs has been traced back more than 2,500 years? The ruler of the ancient Kingdom of Lydia ordered a pack of dogs to attack enemy soldiers. Learn more about the work these dogs do in Military Dogs, a title in the Dogs with Jobs series. Each Dogs with Jobs title features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. Dogs with Jobs is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book...

They are wide and strong. They can dodge bombs and bullets. They carry soldiers and weapons. They help save lives. They are light tactical vehicles. The U.S. military used trucks and jeeps before moving on to Humvees. Then came the Oshkosh L-ATV. This book tells readers all about how light tactical vehicles have evolved over the years.

The Colorado Rapids have thrilled their fans since becoming a charter member of Major League Soccer in 1996. They steamrolled into the MLS Cup finals a year later and consistently attracted more than 50,000 to Mile High Stadium in their early years. The Rapids shocked the soccer world by winning the championship in 2010. Exciting players such as Conor Casey, Joe Cannon, Chris Henderson and Omar Cummings have entertained Rapids fans by scoring goals...

Brazil has a monopoly over about half of the South American landscape. The country covers more than 3 million square miles of the continent! In this snapshot of Brazil, young readers will especially enjoy touring the Amazon Rain Forest and the country's other unique biomes.

Mexico is a cactus capital. Giant cardon, the world's tallest cactuses, grow in the Sonoran Desert. They reach heights up to 63 feet! And Mexicans also eat the stems of prickly pear cactuses like vegetables! This country profile takes kids south of the border to explore Mexico.