Green Berets
This title examines the US Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets. Readers will learn about the role of commandoes in modern warfare. Topics include the history of the Green…
Xtreme Armed Forces
Today's United States military is the most powerful on Earth. This thrilling series examines American's branches of service through intense photography and impactful, up-to-date text. Short, easy-to-read bursts of information tell the dramatic history and inspiring moments of America's finest. From the air, sea, and ground, the dramatic work of servicemen and servicewomen is featured in page-turning books designed to engage even the most reluctant readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Navy SEALs
This title explores the elite special operations soldiers of the United States Navy. Readers will learn that SEAL stands for "sea, air, and land," and that team members perform some of the…
United States Air Force
This title examines the US Air Force and its powerful fleet of aircraft. Readers will learn about the history of air combat, from World War I to the war in Iraq. Other topics include pilot…
United States Army
This title examines the largest and oldest branch of the US armed forces. Readers will learn of the Army's birth during the Revolutionary War, and of the many wars it has fought in since.…
United States Marine Corps
This title examines the US Marine Corps, America's all-purpose military force. Readers will learn about the Corps' history, including its creation during the Revolutionary War. Other topics…
United States Navy
This title examines the US Navy, the largest navy in the world. Readers will learn about the Navy's origins as the Continental Navy in 1775, during the Revolutionary War. Other topics include