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Books in Torque: Armed Forces series

  • Navy SEALs

    Abdo Kenny

    Paperback (Fly!, Jan. 1, 2019)
    This title focuses on Navy SEALs 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 Navy

    Abdo Kenny

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

    Abdo Kenny

    Paperback (Fly!, Jan. 1, 2019)
    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

    Library Binding (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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  • Join the National Guard

    P. P. Mitchell

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Many readers know or have heard of someone whos served in the US National Guard, but they likely dont have an understanding of what this home defense force does for our country. This volume blends interesting, focused information about a high-interest topic with accessible language to create a reading experience that even struggling readers will enjoy! Full-color photographs and even a diagram breaking down the uniform bring to life engaging content, while fact boxes develop a deeper understanding of the national guard by providing a historical frame of reference.
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  • The Secret Service

    Theodore Rowland-Entwistle

    Hardcover (Hodder Wayland, )
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  • Join the Army

    P. P. Mitchell

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Everyones heard of the army, but how do you join? Whats it like being in the army? How do the rankings work? Written in accessible language and with a colorful layout, this high-interest book will appeal to readers of all abilities! Full-color photography, and even a diagram explaining the uniform, bring each spread of this book to life, while focused, useful fact boxes develop a deeper understanding of the army by providing historical information.
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  • The Coast Guard and You

    Dorothy Hole

    Library Binding (Crestwood House, Oct. 1, 1993)
    Details the rewards and risks of a career in the U.S. Marines, who serve "at the pleasure of the President" and are often the first to go and the first to see action in any foreign skirmish.
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  • The Marines and You

    Dorothy Hole

    Library Binding (Crestwood House, Oct. 1, 1993)
    Discusses life in the United States Marines, how to join this branch of the armed forces, and how to prepare for a future career while still serving.
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  • The Army and You

    Dorothy Hole

    Library Binding (Crestwood House, Oct. 1, 1993)
    A balanced look at Army life, from the travel and paid on-the-job training to the rigorous training and potential dangers, examines career opportunities in the military.
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  • The Air Force and You

    Dorothy Hole

    Library Binding (Crestwood House, Oct. 1, 1993)
    Anyone interested in flying and airplanes will enjoy a look at life in the modern Air Force and an overview of such career opportunities as flight engineer, pilot, navigator, and more.
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  • Air Force Spec Ops

    Simon Rose

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, July 1, 2013)
    Air Force Special Operations are part of the U.S. Air Force, one of the five main branches of the U.S. military. 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.
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