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

by Tracy Vonder Brink (Author)

The U.S. Navy traces its roots back to the American Revolutionary War. Then, its small fleet was outnumbered. Today, it is the largest navy in the world. Learn about the roles of sailors and their training, and get an inside look at the different types of ships, aircraft, equipment, and weapons the U.S. Navy uses to complete missions around the world.
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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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Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781977131768
Lexile Measure
530
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Pebble Books
Publication date
January 01, 2021
Series
All about Branches of the U.S. Military
BISAC categories
JNF025130 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Military & Wars
JNF011000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Careers
JNF057020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Transportation | Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft
JNF025170 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States/General
Library of Congress categories
United States

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