The Department of Homeland Security
by Haulley, Fletcher
Series:This Is Your Government
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AR Book Level
10.1
AR Points
2
Word Count
8,331
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
101703 EN
About this book
In the wake of the September 11 attacks, the United States created the Department of Homeland Security to protect the nation from terrorism and restore a sense of safety. This book traces the department's history, the many agencies it oversees, and the ways it works to guard against modern threats. It also introduces key leaders and explains the challenges the department faces in the twenty-first century.