Books in U.S. Armed Forces series

Open this book to learn about the United States Army. Go to boot camp and see the Army way of life. Learn how people train to become officers and leaders. Find out how what jobs soldiers do in peacetime and war. In this book, you will learn about the Army’s experiment with camels, see the many jobs a person can do in the army besides being a soldier, and find out how modern technology has changed the way the army does its job.

This title focuses on United States Coast Guard and gives information related to their origin, interesting facts, and modern influence. This hi-lo title is complete with action-packed and colorful photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

The Coast Guard is the only branch of the military responsible for enforcing the law, in both the United States and in international waters. During times of war, the Coast Guard can be placed under the control of the U.S. Navy. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.

Open this book to learn about the United States Navy. Find out about the first submarines that were used in the 1800s. Learn how today’s navy uses huge ships and also smaller boats and airplanes to accomplish its missions. In this book, you will see how people become sailors and officers in the navy, learn the basic parts of a ship, and find out how dolphins can help save sailors’ lives.

Open this book to learn about the United States Air Force. Learn how technology was introduced to the military in the early 1900s. Find out how people train to become pilots. Discover the world of stealth jets and unmanned aerial vehicles. In this book, you will learn about the first time a plane refueled in midair, see how the Air Force works in times of peace and war, and follow cadets as they train to be pilots.

Open this book to learn about the many different types of equipment that service men and women in the armed forces use to complete their missions. In ‘Personal Fighting Gear,’ you will find out what army, navy, marines, air force, and Coast Guard personnel carry when they face the enemy and need to survive a long way from home. In this book, you will learn how soldiers use camouflage in different climates, such as the arctic, the jungle, or the desert, view what a Green Beret sees through night-vision goggles, and learn what a fighter pilot wears so he doesn’t pass out during high-speed, high-altitude flights.