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Books in US Special Forces series

  • Minesweeper

    Chris Lynch

    Hardcover (Scholastic Press, Dec. 3, 2019)
    "All the sizzle, chaos, noise and scariness of war is clay in the hands of ace storyteller Lynch." -- Kirkus Reviews for the World War II seriesDiscover the secret missions behind America's greatest conflicts.Fergus Frew thought he knew what to expect when he signed up with the Navy's demolitions team. But as the Korean War rages on, Fergus and his fellow divers -- a.k.a. "frogmen" -- are tasked with more than just scouting mudflats. Soon they're planting mines. And sabotaging tunnels, bridges... and even fishing nets. Scariest of all, it falls to Fergus to discover where the enemy has placed their mines, a job as painstaking as it is dangerous.But frogmen are amphibious. And Fergus may not realize it, but he's in a position to change the way the whole world thinks about combat.National Book Award finalist Chris Lynch continues his explosive fiction series based on the real-life, top-secret history of US black ops and today's heroic Navy SEALs.
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  • Unconventional Warfare

    Chris Lynch

    Hardcover (Scholastic Press, Nov. 27, 2018)
    Discover the secret missions behind America's greatest conflicts.Danny Manion has been fighting his entire life. Sometimes with his fists. Sometimes with his words. But when his actions finally land him in real trouble, he can't fight the judge who offers him a choice: jail... or the army.Turns out there's a perfect place for him in the US military: the Studies and Observation Group (SOG), an elite volunteer-only task force comprised of US Air Force Commandos, Army Green Berets, Navy SEALS, and even a CIA agent or two. With the SOG's focus on covert action and psychological warfare, Danny is guaranteed an unusual tour of duty, and a hugely dangerous one. Fortunately, the very same qualities that got him in trouble at home make him a natural-born commando in a secret war. Even if almost nobody knows he's there.National Book Award finalist Chris Lynch begins a new, explosive fiction series based on the real-life, top-secret history of US black ops.
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  • Green Berets

    Drew Nelson

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Introduces the United States Army's special forces troops, known as the Green Berets, and discusses their history, accomplishments in different wars, duties, training, and possible future uses.
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  • U.S. Special Forces: Air Force Special Operations Command

    Jim Whiting

    Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, Jan. 27, 2015)
    Even the most rigorous training would not prepare young readers for the sheer amount of intel they will uncover about six of the most secretive U.S. Special Forces. Each title covers the chronology of the special ops force and supplements the main narrative with "Force Fact" sidebars about such topics as weaponry, facilities, and popular culture references. From historical missions and controversial calls to details about equipment and selection processes, this series aims to inform! This title provides a chronological account of the American special forces unit known as Air Force Special Ops, including key details about important figures, landmark missions, and controversies.
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  • Navy Seals

    Drew Nelson

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Introduces the United States Navy's special warfare experts, known as SEALs because they can function on sea, air, and land, and discusses their history, duties, training, and accomplishments.
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  • Pararescuemen

    Mark A Harasymiw

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Introduces the United States Air Force Special Operation Command, known as Pararescuemen because they parachute down to help fallen soldiers, and discusses their history, duties, training, and accomplishments.
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  • Marine Force Recon

    Laura Loria

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Introduces the United States Marine Corps's specially trained reconnaissance units, known as Force Recon, and discusses their duties, training, history, and equipment.
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  • Night Stalkers

    Jim Whiting

    Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, Aug. 28, 2018)
    A chronological account of the American military special forces unit known as Night Stalkers, including key details about important figures, landmark missions, and controversies.
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  • Delta Force

    Jeanne Nagle

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Introduces the United States Army's 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment, known as Delta Force, and discusses its history, duties, training, equipment, and best-known operations.
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  • Rangers

    Mark A. Harasymiw

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Introduces the United States Army's special forces units known as Rangers, and discusses their predecessors, training, modern history, and equipment.
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  • U.S. Special Forces: FBI Hostage Rescue & SWAT Teams

    Jim Whiting

    Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, Jan. 27, 2015)
    Even the most rigorous training would not prepare young readers for the sheer amount of intel they will uncover about six of the most secretive U.S. Special Forces. Each title covers the chronology of the special ops force and supplements the main narrative with "Force Fact" sidebars about such topics as weaponry, facilities, and popular culture references. From historical missions and controversial calls to details about equipment and selection processes, this series aims to inform! This title provides a chronological account of the American special forces unit known as FBI S.W.A.T., including key details about important figures, landmark missions, and controversies.
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  • Green Berets

    Drew Nelson

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2012)
    During the early 1950s, the Green Berets became an important part of US Army operations. They strategically move behind enemy lines to fight terrorism and seek intelligence around the world. This book investigates the history of this secret group, including its first missions during the Korean War and the intense training that recruits must go through. Detailed content and fun sidebars, in addition to full-color and historical photographs, will attract readers and young historians alike.
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