A soldier dodges a bullet during battle. Another solider aims her machine gun at the enemy. Members of the United States' Army work day and night to keep the country safe. With carefully leveled text and age-appropriate content, this nonfiction beginning reader is full of action-packed photography and fascinating facts. Easy-to-read infographics develop visual literacy. On-page vocabulary definitions, a table of contents, a glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension.
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Release date
October 20, 2022 -
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781623107673
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- Lexile® Measure: 390
- Text Difficulty: 1
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Reviews
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April 1, 2023
PreS-Gr 2-Using simple language and straightforward narratives, the author of these six volumes succinctly relates basic details of the various branches of the United States military. Each volume contains diagrams of sample vehicles (e.g., Coast Guard cutter, aircraft carrier, fighter jet) or gear of a soldier and Marine. Readers learn various facts, such as the Marines require 13 weeks in boot camp, only half the candidates for Army Ranger school pass, the Coast Guard has 42,000 members, and the Navy was founded in 1775. Colorful accompanying photographs of personnel display the diversity of the modern armed forces. Young enthusiasts will also appreciate the pictures of ships, planes, and firearms. VERDICT Very young readers interested in the military will find these titles suitable introductions, and purchase should be considered where there is a demand.
Copyright 2023 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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June 1, 2023
Grades 1-3 The Mighty Military series (6 titles) distills the purpose of different branches of America's armed forces to their most basic functions without sacrificing their exciting nature. The latter is accomplished through the large, dramatic photos, diagrams, maps, and infographics that illustrate each volume, spotlighting specialized weapons, gear, and vehicles as well as images of soldiers in action. Each title opens with an action-oriented scenario to draw in readers before moving on to three short chapters that effectively utilize dynamic double-page spreads and succinct paragraphs that cover what the given military branch is, its training, and what gear and weapons are used. A final "Bonus Facts" spread visually presents additional trivia. U.S. Army examines these ground troops' versatility, whether fighting in combat, spying, doctoring, or building roads. An engaging first-look at our military.COPYRIGHT(2023) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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