Judy Silverstein Gray

The true story of the women who waged an epic home front battle to ensure our nation leaves no man behind. When some of America's military men are captured or go missing during the Vietnam War, a small group of military wives become their champions. Never had families taken on diplomatic roles during wartime, nor had the fate of our POWs and missing men been a nationwide concern. In cinematic detail, authors Taylor Baldwin Kiland and Judy Silverstein Gray plunge you directly into the political maneuvering the women navigated, onto the international stage they shared with world leaders, and through the landmark legacy they created.

This book introduces readers to different kinds of plant reproductive parts, how they travel, and how they grow. It discusses plant structures, the processes of plant reproduction, and where reproduction fits on the life cycle. By understanding how plants have needs that are similar to and different from people, readers will begin connecting their lives to the natural world. Tapping into the readers' natural curiosity about how plants survive as a species from one generation to the next helps develop a foundation for understanding basic biological and ecological concepts.

GPS technology is used in everything from car satellite systems to iPhones to FitBits. How does GPS actually work? Who takes care of the vast constellation of satellites that are needed to make these systems work? Enhanced with full-color photographs and fact boxes, this book showcases current military technology and tools, historical accounts leading to today's global systems, and tips to prepare for a career in the military.

GPS technology is used in everything from car satellite systems to iPhones to FitBits. How does GPS actually work? Who takes care of the vast constellation of satellites that are needed to make these systems work? Enhanced with full-color photographs and fact boxes, this book showcases current military technology and tools, historical accounts leading to today's global systems, and tips to prepare for a career in the military.