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Books in The U.S. Armed Forces series

  • The U.S. Army Special Operations

    Angie Peterson Kaelberer

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Describes the U.S. Army Special Operations, including their missions, their vehicles such as Humvees, helicopters and airplanes, and some of the different jobs that members perform.
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  • Today's U.S. Air Force

    Michael Burgan, Raymond L. Puffer PhD

    Paperback (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2013)
    A jet plane soars through the sky. A drone hovers above an enemy target waiting to release its deadly rocket. A GPS satellite circles Earth, sending information that helps you get where you want to go. Behind all these activities are the men and women of the U.S. Air Force.
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  • Today's U.S. Navy

    Don Nardo, Raymond L. Puffer PhD

    Paperback (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2013)
    The U.S. Navy is the largest and strongest naval force in the world. Its sailors serve all around the world in many types of jobs. In 2011 a Navy unit made history. A group of highly trained commandos, the Navy SEALS, brought down terrorist leader Osama Bin Laden.
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  • U.S. Marine Expeditionary Units

    Carrie A. Braulick

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Describes the U.S. Marine Expeditionary Units, including their missions, vehicles, weapons, equipment, and jobs.
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  • The U.S. Navy SEALs

    Angie Peterson Kaelberer

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Describes the missions, weapons, and equipment of the U.S. Navy SEALs.
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  • United States Marine Corps

    Julie Murray

    Library Binding (Abdo Kids, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Little readers will learn the essentials of the United States Marine Corps (how the Marine Corps keeps us safe, various jobs, weapons and machinery, and more) through easy-to-read, simple text. Readers will love the exciting full-bleed photographs, bolded glossary terms, and More Facts section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
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  • Today's U.S. Marines

    Emma Carlson Berne, Raymond L. Puffer PhD

    Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Members of the United States Marine Corps are dedicated to their official motto―“Semper Fidelis,” which means “Always Faithful.” They are expected to be in a constant state of preparedness, ready to fight abroad. Above all, a Marine must be a superb shot and able to handle a firearm in any situation.
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  • U.S. Air Force Fighting Vehicles

    Ellen Hopkins

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 14, 2003)
    Open this book to learn about the U.S. Air Force’s fighting machines. Discover the world of stealth jets and unmanned aerial vehicles. Find out how transport and support planes and helicopters can be as important as fighter jets. In this book, you will meet Hercules and Huey (and see how they fly!), learn how satellites are used to assist Air Force planes, and see an aircraft that can rise straight up and hover like a helicopter and fly like an airplane.
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  • Today's U.S. Army

    Don Nardo, Margaret Griffin

    Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Ten hut! Are your students interested in serving their country? This informative series is ideal for readers curious about the different branches of military. Complete with up to date information about the requirements, responsibilities, missions and more, these books are ideal for curious readers, report writers, and career studies. Action packed, bold photographs enhance each offering and inspire readers to be all they can be.
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  • United States Air Force

    Julie Murray

    Library Binding (Abdo Kids, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Little readers will learn the essentials of the United States Air Force (how the Air Force keeps us safe, various jobs, weapons and machinery, and more) through easy-to-read, simple text. Readers will love the exciting full-bleed photographs, bolded glossary terms, and More Facts section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
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  • Today's U.S. Navy

    Don Nardo, Raymond L. Puffer PhD

    Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2013)
    The U.S. Navy is the largest and strongest naval force in the world. Its sailors serve all around the world in many types of jobs. In 2011 a Navy unit made history. A group of highly trained commandos, the Navy SEALS, brought down terrorist leader Osama Bin Laden.
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  • The U.S. Army Rangers

    Carrie A. Braulick

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Braulick, Carrie A.
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