SWAT Teams: The Missions

by Robert Grayson

Overview

What happens when criminals outgun the regular police force? Or when they threaten innocent hostages? Or when a riot spins out of control? In dangerous situations like these, SWAT teams are often the answer. With special training and gear, SWAT teams are ready to tackle whatever comes their way.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476501123
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2013
Series:	American Special Ops
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	920L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Robert Grayson is an award-winning former daily newspaper reporter and the author of books for children and young adults. Among his awards was a first-place prize for news writing, presented by the North Jersey Pica Club. Throughout his journalism career, Grayson has written stories on law enforcement, sports figures, arts & entertainment, business, politics, and pets, which have appeared in national and regional publications, including the New York Yankees magazine and NBA Hoop. He has written books about animals in the military and animal performers as well as law enforcement, the environment, and professional sports. Grayson lives in the Northeast.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Dangerous Work 4

Chapter 1 Missions 8

Chapter 2 Making History 16

Chapter 3 Taking Up Positions 20

Chapter 4 Moving In 28

Chapter 5 Armed and Ready 34

Chapter 6 Tactics 38

Glossary 46

Internet Sites 47

Read More 47

Index 48