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This encyclopedia examines the US government, providing information on everything from the founding of the US government, to the writing of the Constitution, to information on the Biden administration. It covers the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, and spotlight features highlight key individuals who have shaped the US government. Features include glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

"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.

This book highlights a wide range of careers in the US Navy, from rescue swimmers to nurses to sonar technicians.

Looks at the events surrounding the integration of Central High School in Little Rock in 1957, the nine African-American students who broke the color barrier, and the impact on the civil rights movement.

Provides an introduction to the government agency that provides assistance during and after disasters, describing the history of the organization and examples of the type of help they provide.

"When the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States in early 2020, people worldwide hunkered down in their homes to slow the virus's spread. In an attempt to slow the spread, many countries closed their borders, schools, and businesses. They instituted lockdowns and ordered citizens to stay at home except for emergencies, which often lasted for weeks or months. In countries worldwide, people have struggled during the pandemic with their feelings...

New regulations, advances in technology, and the increasing caseloads in courts across the United States are driving the demand for a growing number of legal professionals. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at legal profession jobs ranging from paralegals to court interpreters to jury consultants.

"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.