Books with title The U.S. Marine Corps

"Having taken part in all US wars, the Marine Corps is often the first branch of the military to see action. Part of the US Department of the Navy, the Marine Corps is a separate military group, although it is closely associated with the US Navy. In this volume, attention-grabbing photographs and historic images correlate closely with informative and engaging text that teaches young readers about the US Marine Corps-from its early days to today."--

In this book, readers will learn about the U.S. Marine Corps, its history and importance, duties and special missions, and how it relates to and works with other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the U.S. Marine Corps duties, training, positions, special missions, and more. Infographics aid understanding, Quick Facts in each title presents a timeline and statistics on the specific branch, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to take action and explore their civic duty. Children can learn more about the U.S. Marine Corps using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. U.S. Marine Corps also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. U.S. Marine Corps is part of Jump!'s U.S. Armed Forces series.

This book highlights a wide range of careers in the US Marine Corps, from snipers to intelligence specialists to combat photographers. The title discusses the required training and duties of each career, along with the branch's history and overall mission. Features include a glossary, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.