Age
10+
Grade
4-6
W. Scott Ingram
America's Leaders - The Secretary of Defense
Hardcover
(Blackbirch Press Sept. 9, 2002)
, 1 edition
The shocking events of September 11--and the ensuing war against terrorism--thrust the secretary of defense into the spotlight and re-emphasized the great importance of this job. In addition to directing the efforts of more than 3 million people in the military, the secretary plays a key role in advising the president on military action and ensuring that all aspects of military action are carried out successfully.
- Series
- America's Leaders
- ISBN
- 1567116663 / 9781567116663
- Pages
- 32
- Weight
- 9.1 oz.
- Dimensions
- 7.8 x 0.2
in.