Stories from Those Who Fought in America's Special Ops

by Amie Jane Leavitt

Overview

Take an in-depth look at U.S. special ops. Told in a variety of ways, the story of U.S. special ops will give readers a clearer understanding of what it takes to be a member of these elite groups. Readers will be fascinated by the rich history of special ops, the missions they tackle, and the machines and equipment they use to do their jobs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515718512
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2016
Series:	U.S. Special Ops
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	1000L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Amie Jane Leavitt is an accomplished author and photographer who loves to travel the globe in search of interesting story ideas and beautiful places to capture in photos. Amie has written nearly 50 books for children. She graduated from Brigham Young University as an education major and has since taught all subjects and grade levels in both private and public schools. She also has contributed to online and print media, and has worked as a consultant, writer, and editor for numerous educational publishing and assessment companies.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Best of the Best 4

Chapter 2 The Early Days of U.S. Special Ops 6

Chapter 3 World War II 16

Chapter 4 Modern Missions 30

Glossary 45

Read More 46

Internet Sites 46

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 46

Source Notes 47

Index 48

Interviews

high-impact text and primary resources focused on the history of U.S. special ops; images and infographics to support the text