Books in United States Armed Forces series

This title examines the maritime special forces known as the Navy SEALS. In the history section, readers will learn that the Navy SEALS originated in World War II at Amphibious Training Base and included Phil H. Bucklew. Training; underwater demolition; combat diving; land warfare; parachute jumps; equipment such as the 9mm SIG Sauer P226, the MK23 MOD 0 45-caliber offensive handgun with a suppressor and laser-aiming module, the carbine automatic M4A1 5.56 mm and the AK-47, the M88 .50 PIP and the M-14 sniper rifle, along with grenade launchers, mortars, and AT4 anti-tank rockets; and vehicles such as the combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC), the special operations craft-riverine (SOC-R), the rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB), and the MK V are also discussed. A Table of Contents, Glossary, Index, and full-color photos are also included. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This title examines the most modern air force in the world, the US Air Force. Readers will learn the history of flight, starting with Orville and Wilbur Wright, and the history of flight in the US Army, starting with Lieutenant Frank Lahm and Lieutenant Benjamin Foulois. This US military used aircraft in conflicts with Mexico, World War I, World War II, using planes to drop atomic bombs on the Japanese cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Cold War against the Soviet Union, the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, the conflict in Kosovo, Yugoslavia, and the invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq. Training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, ROTC programs, the Air Force Academy is also explained. Readers will also learn about various aircraft, such as the F-16 fighting falcon, the F-22 raptor, the B-52 bomber, and predator drones. A Table of Contents, Glossary, Index, and full-color photos are also included. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This title examines the US Marine Corps. In the history section, readers will learn that the Continental Congress created what would become today's marine corps during the Revolutionary War. As part of the Department of the Navy, Marines fought in the Mexican-American War, World Wars I and II, and wars in Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq. Training in Quantico, Virginia, San Diego, California, or Parris Island, South Carolina, the infantry division, weaponry such as rifles, the US Marine Corps Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalions, and ground division field artillery are discussed. Readers will also learn about the aviation unit and aircraft such as F-35Bs, F/A-18 Hornets, AV-8B Harriers, EA-6B Prowlers, ospreys, venoms, and vipers. A Table of Contents, Glossary, Index, and full-color photos are also included. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This title examines the largest and oldest branch of the US armed forces. Readers will learn that the army began during the Revolutionary War as the Continental army and has fought in many wars, including the Civil War, World Wars I and II, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Training at places such as Fort Benning, Georgia, and Fort Knox, Kentucky; the Army National Guard; the infantry; armored vehicles; artillery; helicopters; paratroopers; and special operations forces such as the Army Rangers, Green Berets, Night Stalkers, and Delta Force commandoes are discussed. A Table of Contents, Glossary, Index, and full-color photos are also included. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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.

This title examines the largest navy in the world, the US Navy. Readers will learn that the navy traces its origins to the Continental Navy, which was established during the American Revolutionary War. Training, ships such as small gunboats and huge aircraft carriers, aircraft, amphibious assault ships, cruisers, destroyers, frigates, ballistic missile submarines, and attack submarines are discussed. A Table of Contents, Glossary, Index, and full-color photos are also included. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This title examines the US Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets. Readers will learn that commandos have taken part in every war in American history, from the Revolutionary War to World War II to today. The history section explains how President John F. Kennedy granted them their trademark berets while preparing for a visit to the Special Warfare Center at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, under the command of Brigadier General William P. Yarborough. Training and organization of team members such as weapons sergeants, communications sergeants, medical sergeants, engineering sergeants, commander, assistant commander (warrant officer), operations/intelligence sergeant and non-commissioned officer in charge (NCOIC) are also discussed. Readers will also learn about special forces air equipment, such as high-altitude low-opening (HALO) helmets, MC-4 parachutes; ground equipment, such as GPS locators, night vision goggles, M-4 carbine rifles; and water equipment, such as the re-breather, kayaks, and inflatable boats. A Table of Contents, Glossary, Index, and full-color photos are also included. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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.

The brave. The proud. The Armed Forces. Impactful and intense photos bring the thrills and power of America's branches of service to young readers. Short, easy-to-read bursts of informative text tell the dramatic history and inspiring moments of America's finest. From the air, sea, and ground, the dramatic work of servicemen and servicewomen is featured in page-turning books designed to engage even the most reluctant readers. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.