The U.S. Marine Corps

by Jennifer Reed

Overview

U.S. Marines pride themselves on being the "first to fight" for their country. By sea, by land, and by air, Marines work as a team. They get help from high-tech vehicles such as the F/A Hornet fighter jet and weapons such as M-4 rifles. Beginning readers are sure to enjoy learning about various aspects of the Marine Corps, from jobs to weapons and equipment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496659132
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	05/01/2019
Series:	The U.S. Military Branches
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	22 MB
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Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

What Is the Marine Corps?     4
Marine Corps Jobs     6
Machines and Tools     12
Keeping Us Safe     20
Glossary     22
Read More     23
Internet Sites     23
Index     24

Interviews

The U.S. military is a perennially popular topic for young readers. Carefully leveled text and strong photo-text match supports beginning readers. Topics of weapons, jobs, and vehicles used are all covered. Modern, close-up photos show military personnel in action.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2017
K-Gr 2—This series provides young readers with a simplified introduction to the armed services. Presenting basic information with sentences such as "People in the Army are called soldiers" and "They risk their lives for their country," these useful volumes will appeal to kids enthusiastic about the U.S. military. The series describes the various jobs assigned to airmen, soldiers, marines, and sailors as well as the equipment used. Readers learn of Abrams tanks, the B-2 Spirit Bomber, the MV-22 Osprey helicopter, and more. Well-reproduced color photographs will attract youngsters as well. VERDICT A top choice wherever military books are popular.

School Library Journal

...these useful volumes will appeal to kids enthusiastic about the U.S. military. The series describes the various jobs assigned to airmen, soldiers, marines, and sailors as well as the equipment used. Readers learn of Abrams tanks, the B-2 Spirit Bomber, the MV-22 Osprey helicopter, and more. Well-reproduced color photographs will attract youngsters as well. A top choice wherever military books are popular.— "School Library Journal"

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