"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...

Uses the process of applying for the position of soldier to present information about life in ancient Rome.

"Engaging images accompany information about Mongol warriors. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest helicopters, describing the specific features and specifications of such aircraft as the SA 360 Dauphin, Boeing-Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche, AH-64 Apache, and V-22 Osprey.

"Engaging images accompany information about military robots. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

Presents infomation on tanks, including the history of their development, what a tank crew does, and what tanks of the future may look like.

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about the F-35 Lightning II. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about AC-130H/U Gunships. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Lieutenant Commander Ryan Cross is in charge of a special operations force drawn from every branch of the military, and called the Shadow Squadron--and for their first mission they have to rescue several hostages from Somali pirates.