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Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Loads of quirky, cool, and astonishing facts about the U. S. military, including weapons, wars, and military people. Did you know that rats are ticklish? Or that one-fourth of the bones in your body are in your feet? Or that President Thomas Jefferson introduced french fries to the United States? From creepy crawlies to ancient inventions, pumpkin-boat racing to the smallest bone in your body, our Weird-but-True Facts series offers all kinds of weird...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Explores the examines the US Navy, the largest navy in the world. Readers will learn about the Navy's origins as the Continental Navy in 1775, during the Revolutionary War. Other topics include training, aircraft carriers, Naval aircraft, amphibious assault ships, cruisers, destroyers, frigates, ballistic missile submarines, and attack submarines" --
Author
Language
English
Description
"Explores the US Marine Corps, America's all-purpose military force. Readers will learn about the Corps' history, including its creation during the Revolutionary War. Other topics include Marine training, weapons, and equipment. These include M27 Infantry Automatic Rifles, field artillery, amphibious assault vehicles, M1A1 Abrams tanks, AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters, and F-35 Lightning II jets." --
Author
Series
Publisher
Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Reference
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Since the founding of the United States, wars have shaped the nation's history. This title explores the major conflicts in which the US military has been involved, examining the causes of these wars, how they were fought, and what their results were. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.
8) Green Berets
Author
Series
Publisher
A&D Xtreme, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Explores the US Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets. Readers will learn about the role of commandos in modern warfare. Topics include the history of the Green Berets, survival skills training and organization of team members, plus special equipment such as high-altitude low-opening (HALO) helmets, night vision goggles, assault rifles, and scuba gear" --
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"In this book, readers will learn about one of the important and necessary duties of active citizens. What is the military? What can we do to support those who are serving now? Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry."--
11) The Armed Forces
Author
Publisher
World Almanac Library
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the mission of the United States armed forces, provides background information on the different branches of the military services, their recruitment and training, and describes how future military conflicts might be fought.
13) The military
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Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the United States military forces, their purposes, and what it is like to serve in the military.
18) Military
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The military can be weird. Did you know they train dolphins? Or that sometimes instead of guns, the military uses chemicals during war? In Weird Science: Military, readers will explore the science behind the military and some of the equipment and strategies used. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers. Educational sidebars include a science activity, a spotlight biography, fast facts, and an unsolved mystery!...
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