Navy Seals (X-Books Special Forces)

by Melissa Gish (Author)

Navy Seals (X-Books Special Forces)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
A countdown of five of the most fascinating Navy SEAL achievements provides thrills as readers learn about the training, skills, and gear utilized by this elite special operations force.
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School Library Journal

Readers are introduced to the various elite forces in the United States military in these ten titles. Facts provided include the specific duties of each group: for instance, Air Force Special Opps Command conducts secret rescue missions, the Special Operations Aviation Regminent—nicknamed the Night Stalkers—rescue hostages with helicopters, and Navy SEALS conduct maritime operations where diving is involved. The origin of each unit is included; two examples are that the Army Rangers descend from the Rogers Rangers of the French and Indian War, and Marine Force Recon was established in 1957. Where each force is headquartered and a brief overview of personnel and operations are also featured, as are colorful photographs to complement the narratives. The information related is good and comprehensive enough for the targeted reading levels ... These books will appeal to those with an intense interest in military operations ...

School Library Journal, 04/01/2022

Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781628329056
Lexile Measure
880
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Creative Paperbacks
Publication date
January 11, 2022
Series
X-Books: Special Forces
BISAC categories
JNF025130 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Military & Wars
JNF011000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Careers
JNF025250 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States/21st Century
Library of Congress categories
United States
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