How does the U.S. keep people within its borders protected? See what it takes in the Department of Homeland Security. Integrates text features such as maps and timelines.

Chronicles the life and career of mathematician and physicist, Isaac Newton and his famous founding work on the laws of motion and the theory of gravity.

Scientists believe American alligators have been around for nearly 150 million years, but they came close to going extinct. American Alligator explores the alligator's key role in its habitat, how hunting and habitat changes almost led to its extinction, and how efforts such as egg collection and controlled hunting help to preserve the species.

"This book highlights a wide range of careers in the US Air Force, from pilots to aircraft maintenance workers to weather officers. The title discusses the required training and duties of each career, along with the branch's history and overall mission."--Amazon.com.

Learn about types of crystals, how they form, where they are found, and how we use them every day. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, infographics or informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author"--Provided by the publisher.

"The Great Basin and Plateau region covers a vast inland area of the western United States and Canada. Traditional Stories of the Great Basin and Plateau Nationsfeatures stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Nez Perc,̌ Yakama, and Paiute. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject"--Amazon.com.

Communities and schools across the United States have recently been shocked by reports of the frequency of rape and sexual assault. Sexual consent has become an increasingly important issue. This title examines this difficult issue and reveals campus and community efforts to educate students about sexual consent, shortcomings in addressing rape accusations, and current laws pertaining to consent. Call-outs share special tips, like what to ask a specialist...