• The United States Army (All about Branches of the U.S. Military)

The United States Army
(All about Branches of the U.S. Military)

Publication Date
January 01, 2021
Genre / Grade Band
Non-fiction /  2nd − 3rd
The United States Army (All about Branches of the U.S. Military)

Description
The Army is the biggest and oldest branch of the U.S. military. It relies on highly trained soldiers to complete missions around the world. Learn about the roles of soldiers and their training, and get an inside look at the advanced equipment, vehicles, and weapons the Army uses. When duty calls, the Army is always ready to defend.
Publication date
January 01, 2021
Classification
Non-fiction
Page Count
-
ISBN-13
9781977131737
Lexile Measure
500
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Pebble Books
Series
All about Branches of the U.S. Military
BISAC categories
JNF025130 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Military & Wars
JNF011000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Careers
JNF025170 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States/General
Library of Congress categories
United States
Armed Forces
Illustrated works
Instructional and educational works
National security

School Library Journal

K-Gr 3--Young military enthusiasts will find these five colorful volumes both informative and attractive. In short, simple prose the author details the missions, jobs, weapons, and uniforms of the five branches of the U.S. armed forces. Readers learn about the M4 rifle that shoots up to 950 bullets per minute, the Air Force F-22 fighter plane, the M-ATV that can drive Marines through mud and water, icebreakers used by the Coast Guard to keep waterways navigable, and the F/A-18s that fly off of Navy carriers. All titles feature information on age, citizenship, and training requirements as well as the different types of jobs airmen, soldiers, sailors, and marines do. Bright photographs enhance the text with the diversity of each branch's members, weapons, and work locations. VERDICT These perennial favorite subjects will be welcomed by youngsters with an interest in the military and should be considered by public and school libraries.

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