Books in U.s. Armed Forces Series series

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.

The U.S. Marine Corps has served in every armed conflict in which the United States has been involved. Marines engage in military operations, peacekeeping missions, and provide humanitarian aid. 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 Marine Corps and the role it plays in combat situations. Learn what physical tests men and women must pass before they become marines. United States Marine Corps will explain the Corps’ role in fighting for this country since the Revolutionary War. In this book, you will see what types of jobs are available in the Marine Corps, learn how African Americans and women have gained equal status in the marines, and find out about Marine Corps legends and traditions, from stories to the Marine Corps dress uniform.

The Air Force is the aviation and aerial warfare branch of the United States armed forces. The U.S. AIr Force is the largest air force in the world. 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.

Dive into action with the United States Armed Forces while reading these thrilling and informative books. Uncover the history, tactics, and missions of forces like the Navy SEALs, Army, and Coast Guard. With easy text and explosive pictures, these hi-lo books will have all young readers at attention! Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.