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Discusses the multinational, multibillion dollar enterprise of high seas piracy--run by crime syndicates and warlords--examining the threat it poses to the environment, civilians, and both national and international security.

A travelogue that explores the small towns of America, revealing their depth and character as part of the nation.

Imagines how Sasha and Malia Obama felt while on the campaign trail with their father and what it was like for the Obama family to decide on what type of dog to get once they settled into the White House; and includes facts about other presidential dogs.

Presents a collection of poems by well-known children's writer Gary Soto that capture the essence of everyday life.

Answers questions about the day-to-day details of living in space, including what it feels like to be weightless, how food is cooked, and what happens to the body in space.