18 U.S.C. Sec. 2252A(A)(1) is an offense that prohibits the mailing, transporting, or shipping of material containing child pornography. This offense covers the transmission of any visual depictions or representations of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct. The transmission of this material can be done through any means, including mail, common carrier, and the internet. This offense also includes the attempted transmission of these materials. All forms of child pornography are covered under this statute, including books, magazines, photographs, films, and videos. Different types of 18 U.S.C. Sec. 2252A(A)(1) violations include mailing, transporting, or shipping any material containing child pornography, attempting to mail, transport, or ship any material containing child pornography, and aiding and abetting another person in the mailing, transportation, or shipment of any material containing child pornography.