Books in Special Ops series

This title introduces readers to Pararescue Jumpers. Engaging text explores the Pararescue Jumperss history, key missions, role in the US military, major accomplishments, required training, weapons, gear, technology, and other fascinating information. Qualifications needed to become a Pararescue Jumper, training such as the Pararescue Physical Ability and Stamina Test and the Pipeline, the life of a Pararescue Jumper, and cutting-edge technology and weapons are covered. Sidebars, infographics, action photos, maps, and a glossary enhance readers understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and extreme facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This title introduces readers to Marine Force Recon. Engaging text explores the Force Recon Mariness history, key missions, role in the US military, major accomplishments, required training, weapons, gear, technology, and other fascinating information. The Force Recon creed, requirements needed to join Force Recon, training such as the Recon Indoctrination Program and the three phases of Basic Reconnaissance Course, the life of a Force Recon marine, and cutting-edge technology and weapons are covered. Sidebars, infographics, action photos, maps, and a glossary enhance readers understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and extreme facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This title introduces readers to Navy SEALs. Engaging text explores the SEALs history, key missions, role in the US military, major accomplishments, required training, weapons, gear, technology, and other fascinating information. Qualifications needed to become a Navy SEAL, training such as the Naval Special Warfare Preparatory School and the three phases of Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL, the life of a SEAL, and cutting-edge technology and weapons are covered. Sidebars, infographics, action photos, maps, and a glossary enhance readers understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and extreme facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This title introduces readers to Delta Force. Engaging text exploresthe Delta Forces's history, declassified missions, role in the US military, major accomplishments, required training, weapons, gear, technology, and other fascinating information. Training such as the Operator Training Course, unique skill sets, cutting-edge technology and weapons, and thelife of a Delta Force operative are covered.Sidebars, infographics, action photos, maps, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and extreme facts.Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO

This title introduces readers to the Green Berets. Engaging text explores the Green Beretss history, key missions, role in the US military, major accomplishments, required training, weapons, gear, technology, and other fascinating information. The requirements needed to become a Green Beret, training such as the five phases of Special Forces Qualification Course, the life of a Green Beret, and cutting-edge technology and weapons are covered. Sidebars, infographics, action photos, maps, and a glossary enhance readers understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and extreme facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.