Defend and protect
Author
1) Air force
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"When you think of the air force, some of the first things that come to mind may be pilots and their aircraft. Pilots are actually one of the smallest groups of people in the air force. They are supported by other members of aircrew and by a dedicated team of ground staff, who help the aircrew. Without the backup of engineers, mechanics, radar operators, and air traffic controllers, pilots would not be able to fly their missions safely, if at all"--p....
2) Army
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Who is trained to risk their life in the name of their country? Who is prepared to use weapons to defend and protect others? Who will go on long tours of duty, far from home, living in rough-and-ready conditions? The answer to all these questions is the men and women in the army. The army is the land-based branch of the mlitary or armed forces"--p. [4].
About the Defend and protect series: "Many men and women feel called to serve their country in...
3) The Navy
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The job of a navy is to control and defend the seas around its country's shores, to keep the sea lanes open and safe for merchant ships, and to protect the country's interests overseas. The crew of a navy warship may be called upon to face danger in a hostile environment far from home. It takes courage, skill, and teamwork to do this job. It also requires professionalism and people who take pride in their work"--p. [4] of cover.
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Police force
Author
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Some men and women in the armed forces shoot right to the top. Special Forces are the elite troops who work alone or in small teams on special and dangerous missions around the world. These high-caliber troops are the best of the best. Green Berets, Delta Force, Navy SEALs, and others perform and engage in secret unseen missions. From training programs and tests through the missions themselves, this book introduces readers to the adventurous and action-filled...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A deadly gun hidden in lipstick, secret messages in invisible ink, a cat fitted with a listening device: which of these were used in undercover operations? Read on and find out! Undercover operations feature some amazing gadgets, but there is more to undercover work than high-tech gizmos. Going undercover is risky and dangerous. Around the world, the armed forces, secret services, police, and other organizations send men and women on hazardous undercover...