Green Berets

by Martin Gitlin

Overview

Who are the brave warriors of history and of today? This title discusses the origin of Green Berets, their historical development, famous examples, key skills, and traits, along with details about weapons, training, and missions. Special features include sidebars, infographics, on-page definitions, online search sidebar, further evidence sidebar and primary sources. The title also includes a timeline, glossary, Web links, index, and common core activities.

Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617837234
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date:	01/01/2013
Series:	ABDO Great Warriors Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	840L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Taking on the Taliban 4

Chapter 2 Planting the Seeds for Greatness 14

Chapter 3 Earning a Green Beret 24

Chapter 4 Green Berets in Battle 34

Important Dates and Battles 42

Stop and Think 44

Glossary 46

Learn More 47

Index 48

About the Author 48