The United States Navy

by Michael Green

Overview

Provides an introduction to the history, function, ships, and future of the United States Navy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476500706
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2013
Series:	U.S. Military Forces
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	9.40(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	790L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

Table of Contents

Keeping the Seas Safe 4

A Powerful Naval Force 8

Becoming a Sailor 12

Sailing into Battle 16

Defending Freedom 20

Glossary 22

Read More 23

Internet Sites 23

Index 24

Editorial Reviews

Gr 1–3—This is the place for kids to go for introductions to the U.S. Military, including information about the size of each branch, typical lengths of service, general mission, history, basic and officer training, equipment, and the wide range of jobs available. Glossary terms are defined at the bottom of the pages so readers don't have to hunt them down. The color photographs and reproductions feature a reasonable balance of men and women. Text boxes deliver intriguing facts. Unfortunately, the website link in the back of each volume leads early elementary age children to some military sites that are far above their reading and comprehension levels. That the U.S. Military is powerful ( "The U.S. Air Force is the strongest air power in the world.") and has the "best" of everything is reiterated across the titles.

School Library Journal

This is the place for kids to go for introductions to the U.S. Military, including information about the size of each branch, typical lengths of service, general mission, history, basic and officer training, equipment, and the wide range of jobs available. Glossary terms are defined at the bottom of the pages so readers don't have to hunt them down. The color photographs and reproductions feature a reasonable balance of men and women. Text boxes deliver intriguing facts. . . . .That the U.S. Military is powerful ("The U.S. Air Force is the strongest air power in the world.") and has the "best" of everything is reiterated across the titles.— "School Library Journal, Series Made Simple"

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