Books in Raintree: On the Front Line series

Forensic scientists, intelligence agents, cyber action teams and counter-terror workers—this exciting book examines the kinds of work done by people in the specialized, often secretive, jobs in undercover operations. Real life stories about the diverse careers in special operations will help you picture whether one of these jobs is for you.

It takes fierce determination and expert training to be part of a special forces team. This compelling book looks at the work special ops members do and what kind of training and aptitude is required for various careers.

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Do you have the necessary skills to make you a candidate for a career in the army? This informative book introduces you to the jobs armies do, what the recruiting process is like, and what it takes to make a successful “foot soldier.” Helpful profiles tell real life stories of people who work in different army positions.

Could you fight off a group of 150 Taliban soldiers while landing a helicopter? This book contains compelling real life stories about careers in the air force. Learn about the many careers offered and the skills needed to make you the right candidate.

Learn about the jobs the brave people do who make their living protecting their fellow citizens in this essential police force careers guide. Detailed bios and descriptions of operations and incidents give readers a realistic picture of what police force workers do.

Learn about the jobs the brave people do who make their living protecting their fellow citizens in this essential police force careers guide. Detailed bios and descriptions of operations and incidents give readers a realistic picture of what police force workers do.

From enlisted sailor to officer, full-time or reserve, there are a diverse number of careers in the navy. This helpful book describes what skills each job requires so you can see whether you could be a navy diver, a mass communication specialist, a craft crewman—or even a musician!