"[Teaches readers] about the history of animals in warfare, the functions they serve and how they are trained, as well as the psychology that makes animals such good partners in warfare"--Provided by publisher.
"In 2015 the Pentagon changed a historical ruling, allowing American women to serve in front-line ground combat troops. Women have served in the military throughout history. Yet no matter their title, they face discrimination and even sexual assault. Meet the women who serve their country and stand up for fairness"--Provided by publisher.
Explores the disaster of "Bravo," the twelfth nuclear bomb test-detonated by the United States in the region of the Bikini and Enewetak Atolls, the fallout of which drifted on the wind and radioactively contaminated the island of Rongelap. Explores the aftermath of the disaster and its effects on the region and its citizens, who suffered radiation poisoning and to this day cannot return to their ancestral homes.
Examines common risk factors of suicide, including mental illness, substance abuse, and bullying, and discusses health care resources to help prevent suicide and coping strategies for those struggling in the wake of a loved one's suicide.
