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Books in The U.S. Armed Forces series

  • United States Coast Guard

    Julie Murray

    Library Binding (Abdo Kids, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Young readers will learn the essentials of the United States Coast Guard (how the Coast Guard keeps us safe, various jobs, weapons and machinery, and more) through easy-to-read, simple text.
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  • Today's U.S. National Guard

    Karen Latchana Kenney, Raymond L. Puffer PhD

    Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2013)
    The citizen soldiers of the National Guard are prepared to respond quickly when disaster strikes. Their motto “Always Ready, Always There” explains it all. The National Guard is a branch of the U.S. armed forces that trains regularly, but is only called into active duty at certain times of need.
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  • U.S. Special Operations Forces

    Ellen Hopkins

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 28, 2003)
    Open this book to learn about Rangers, SEALs, Night Stalkers, and other members of the United States Special Operations Forces (SOF). See how their work is different than that of other members of the armed forces. In this book, you will learn about Rangers at work in the Revolutionary War, read about the hard training that SOF soldiers must do, and discover the noncombat missions that SOF are trained for.
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  • The Air Force Space Command

    Carrie A. Braulick

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Describes the U.S. Air Force Space Command, including their missions, vehicles, weapons, equipment, and duties.
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  • Navy Seals

    Julie Murray

    Library Binding (Abdo Kids, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Little readers will learn the essentials of the United States Navy SEALS (how the Navy SEALS keeps us safe, various jobs, weapons and machinery, and more) through easy-to-read, simple text. Includes full-bleed photographs, bolded glossary terms, and a More Facts section.
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  • Today's U.S. National Guard

    Karen Latchana Kenney, Raymond L. Puffer PhD

    Paperback (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2013)
    The citizen soldiers of the National Guard are prepared to respond quickly when disaster strikes. Their motto “Always Ready, Always There” explains it all. The National Guard is a branch of the U.S. armed forces that trains regularly, but is only called into active duty at certain times of need.
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  • United States Navy

    Julie Murray

    Library Binding (Abdo Kids, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Little readers will learn the essentials of the United States Navy (how the Navy 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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  • The Blue Angels

    Carrie A. Braulick

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Describes the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels, including their planes, the formation and maneuvers of their air shows, and team member duties.
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  • The U.S. Marine Corps

    Matt Doeden

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Describes the U.S. Marine Corps, including their vehicles such as Assault Amphiban Vehicles and helicopters, their weapons, and some of the different jobs that members perform in the Marine Corps.
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  • Today's U.S. Marines

    Emma Carlson Berne, Raymond L. Puffer PhD

    Paperback (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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  • United States Army

    Julie Murray

    Library Binding (Abdo Kids, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Little readers will learn the essentials of the United States Army (how the Army 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. Army

    Don Nardo, Margaret Griffin

    Paperback (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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