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Books in Torque: Armed Forces series

  • United States Marine Corps

    Abdo Kenny

    Paperback (Fly!, Jan. 1, 2019)
    This title focuses on United States Marine Corps 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.
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  • United States Marine Corps

    Kenny Abdo

    Library Binding (Fly!, Dec. 15, 2018)
    This title focuses on United States Marine Corps 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.
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  • United States Air Force

    Kenny Abdo

    Library Binding (Fly!, Dec. 15, 2018)
    This title focuses on United States Air Force 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.
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  • Join the Navy

    P. P. Mitchell

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2017)
    How is the navy different than the coast guard or marines? Dont they all work on boats? This book combines a high-interest topic with an accessible reading level that will grab the attention of even struggling readers. Helpful and captivating full-color photographs and diagrams illuminate the main content, while fact boxes help readers develop a deeper understanding of the navy by providing a historical frame of reference. Readers will explore the Navys missions, uniforms, special ops, ranks, equipment, and so much more!
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  • United States Army

    Abdo Kenny

    Paperback (Fly!, Jan. 1, 2019)
    This title focuses on United States Army 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.
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  • United States Coast Guard

    Abdo Kenny

    Paperback (Fly!, Jan. 1, 2019)
    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.
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  • United States Army

    Kenny Abdo

    Library Binding (Fly!, Dec. 15, 2018)
    This title focuses on United States Army 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.
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  • Join the Air Force

    P. P. Mitchell

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Most readers will at least have a cursory awareness of the air force, the awesome, flying arm of the US military fleet. This book is the next step for readers to learn and understand how to become part of this fighting force. Readers will enter the exciting world of the air force through accessible language and focused information that appeals to even reluctant readers. Full-color photographsand a bonus diagram of the uniformsbring the content to life, while fact boxes throughout provide a historical frame of reference.
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  • Join the Air Force

    P. P. Mitchell

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Most readers will at least have a cursory awareness of the air force, the awesome, flying arm of the US military fleet. This book is the next step for readers to learn and understand how to become part of this fighting force. Readers will enter the exciting world of the air force through accessible language and focused information that appeals to even reluctant readers. Full-color photographsand a bonus diagram of the uniformsbring the content to life, while fact boxes throughout provide a historical frame of reference.
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  • United States Navy

    Kenny Abdo

    Library Binding (Fly!, Dec. 15, 2018)
    This title focuses on United States Navy 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.
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  • Join the Coast Guard

    P. P. Mitchell

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2017)
    The coast guard is a unique branch of the US military, operating under the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime, but able to be transferred to the navy by the president or Congress. They are organized in a way that allows for quick response to crises such as Hurricane Katrina and Tropical Storm Rita. Learning about this special part of the US military will appeal to readers of all abilities! Artwork including full-color photographs and diagrams bring this book to life, and a historical frame of reference is provided on each spread through fascinating fact boxes.
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  • Join the Marines

    P. P. Mitchell

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2017)
    The marines make headlines frequently for their daring missions and bravery. Theres no better time than now to offer this inside look into how one becomes a marine and into the life of these incredible heroes in a way that will appeal to even reluctant readers! Through age-appropriate content about duties, rankings, special ops, and even uniforms, this book fosters a deeper understanding of the men and women who serve our country at an accessible reading level. Fact boxes on each spread expand the experience by providing historical context.
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