Are you fascinated with battleships and wars at sea? The U.S. Navy has a long history of defending the nation from threats at sea. Did you know that active duty members of the U.S. Navy are sailors? Find out how the Navy's fleet of ships has become bigger, faster, and more efficient through visual information such as charts, maps, and captions.

A person trained to carry out difficult, dangerous missions nearly anywhere on Earth with a steady hand, clear mind, and iron will is a special operations soldier. The purpose of a special operations soldier is to protect the country against hidden and secretive enemies. Find out why members of this command are especially tough. This book features captions and labels that help students interpret and understand the information in a fun engaging

The U.S. Marines are an amphibious force. Using support from the Navy, they attack enemy from the air or water. They have been at the forefront of nearly every major battle in the nation's history. This action-packed title encourages students to inference and analyze the text as they learn about the U.S. Marines and the training it takes to defend America.

When her father leaves to fight in World War II, Elizabeth goes with her mother and sister to her grandfather's house, where she learns to face up to the always puzzling and often cruel realities of the adult world.