(4) K-3 U.S. Armed Forces series. This series, designed for beginning readers, focuses on four branches of the U.S. military that "keep Americans safe every day!" The wide-trim format features double-page spreads of photographs with brief, choppy texts serving as explanatory captions. The intriguing visual images will have special appeal for military-minded children; the large photos may prove useful for class discussion. Glos., ind. Review covers these U.S. Armed Forces titles: United States Air Force, United States Army, United States Marine Corps, and United States Navy.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) K-3 U.S. Armed Forces series. This series, designed for beginning readers, focuses on four branches of the U.S. military that "keep Americans safe every day!" The wide-trim format features double-page spreads of photographs with brief, choppy texts serving as explanatory captions. The intriguing visual images will have special appeal for military-minded children; the large photos may prove useful for class discussion. Glos., ind. Review covers these U.S. Armed Forces titles: United States Air Force, United States Army, United States Marine Corps, and United States Navy.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) K-3 U.S. Armed Forces series. This series, designed for beginning readers, focuses on four branches of the U.S. military that "keep Americans safe every day!" The wide-trim format features double-page spreads of photographs with brief, choppy texts serving as explanatory captions. The intriguing visual images will have special appeal for military-minded children; the large photos may prove useful for class discussion. Glos., ind. Review covers these U.S. Armed Forces titles: United States Air Force, United States Army, United States Marine Corps, and United States Navy.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) K-3 U.S. Armed Forces series. This series, designed for beginning readers, focuses on four branches of the U.S. military that "keep Americans safe every day!" The wide-trim format features double-page spreads of photographs with brief, choppy texts serving as explanatory captions. The intriguing visual images will have special appeal for military-minded children; the large photos may prove useful for class discussion. Glos., ind. Review covers these U.S. Armed Forces titles: United States Air Force, United States Army, United States Marine Corps, and United States Navy.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) K-3 Pebble Plus: People of the U.S. Armed Forces series. This book introduces readers to the jobs and activities of U.S. Army soldiers in the most basic way. Sentence structure and vocabulary are simple; some of the more technical terms are explained only in the glossary or not at all. Vivid photographs enhance the bland text. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 U.S. Armed Forces and Military Careers series. The book begins with a description of a Coast Guard rescue operation after Hurricane Katrina. A history of the Coast Guard follows, including details about major wars. The author also discusses what one must do to become a guardsman and opportunities for those who enlist. Numerous photographs and sidebars help enliven the dense text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 U.S. Armed Forces and Military Careers series. Each book begins with a description of a recent operation involving the respective service. A history of the service follows, detailing major wars. The authors also discuss what one must do to become a service member and opportunities that are available for those who enlist. Numerous photographs and sidebars help enliven the dense text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these U.S. Armed Forces and Military Careers titles: The U.S. Air Force, The U.S. Navy, The U.S. Army, and The U.S. Marine Corps.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 U.S. Armed Forces and Military Careers series. Each book begins with a description of a recent operation involving the respective service. A history of the service follows, detailing major wars. The authors also discuss what one must do to become a service member and opportunities that are available for those who enlist. Numerous photographs and sidebars help enliven the dense text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these U.S. Armed Forces and Military Careers titles: The U.S. Air Force, The U.S. Navy, The U.S. Army, and The U.S. Marine Corps.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 U.S. Armed Forces and Military Careers series. Each book begins with a description of a recent operation involving the respective service. A history of the service follows, detailing major wars. The authors also discuss what one must do to become a service member and opportunities that are available for those who enlist. Numerous photographs and sidebars help enliven the dense text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these U.S. Armed Forces and Military Careers titles: The U.S. Air Force, The U.S. Navy, The U.S. Army, and The U.S. Marine Corps.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 U.S. Armed Forces and Military Careers series. Each book begins with a description of a recent operation involving the respective service. A history of the service follows, detailing major wars. The authors also discuss what one must do to become a service member and opportunities that are available for those who enlist. Numerous photographs and sidebars help enliven the dense text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these U.S. Armed Forces and Military Careers titles: The U.S. Air Force, The U.S. Navy, The U.S. Army, and The U.S. Marine Corps.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 U.S. Armed Forces series. The series covers a myriad of subjects related to the different branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Information is presented in brief narratives and sidebars, along with numerous photographs. However, the abbreviated format limits coverage, and readers interested in these subjects will likely have to turn to other sources for more substantive information. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these U.S. Armed Forces titles: U.S. Navy Fighting Vessels, United States Navy, Personal Fighting Gear, United States Coast Guard, and United States Marine Corps.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 U.S. Armed Forces series. The series covers a myriad of subjects related to the different branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Information is presented in brief narratives and sidebars, along with numerous photographs. However, the abbreviated format limits coverage, and readers interested in these subjects will likely have to turn to other sources for more substantive information. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these U.S. Armed Forces titles: U.S. Navy Fighting Vessels, United States Navy, Personal Fighting Gear, United States Coast Guard, and United States Marine Corps.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 U.S. Armed Forces series. Young people considering military service will find these formulaic but thorough volumes helpful. Each includes a historical overview, explains rules for enlistment and advancement, discusses training procedures, and describes what life is like for an active member of that service branch. The books feature color photos and reproductions. There are four other fall 2004 books in this series. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these U.S. Armed Forces titles: The U.S. Army, U.S. Naval Special Warfare Forces, U.S. Air Force Special Operations, and The U.S. Navy.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 U.S. Armed Forces series. Young people considering military service will find these formulaic but thorough volumes helpful. Each includes a historical overview, explains rules for enlistment and advancement, discusses training procedures, and describes what life is like for an active member of that service branch. The books feature color photos and reproductions. There are four other fall 2004 books in this series. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these U.S. Armed Forces titles: The U.S. Army, U.S. Naval Special Warfare Forces, U.S. Air Force Special Operations, and The U.S. Navy.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 U.S. Armed Forces series. The series covers a myriad of subjects related to the different branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Information is presented in brief narratives and sidebars, along with numerous photographs. However, the abbreviated format limits coverage, and readers interested in these subjects will likely have to turn to other sources for more substantive information. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these U.S. Armed Forces titles: U.S. Navy Fighting Vessels, United States Navy, Personal Fighting Gear, United States Coast Guard, and United States Marine Corps.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 U.S. Armed Forces series. The series covers a myriad of subjects related to the different branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Information is presented in brief narratives and sidebars, along with numerous photographs. However, the abbreviated format limits coverage, and readers interested in these subjects will likely have to turn to other sources for more substantive information. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these U.S. Armed Forces titles: U.S. Navy Fighting Vessels, United States Navy, Personal Fighting Gear, United States Coast Guard, and United States Marine Corps.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 U.S. Armed Forces series. The series covers a myriad of subjects related to the different branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Information is presented in brief narratives and sidebars, along with numerous photographs. However, the abbreviated format limits coverage, and readers interested in these subjects will likely have to turn to other sources for more substantive information. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these U.S. Armed Forces titles: U.S. Navy Fighting Vessels, United States Navy, Personal Fighting Gear, United States Coast Guard, and United States Marine Corps.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 U.S. Armed Forces series. Young people considering military service will find these formulaic but thorough volumes helpful. Each includes a historical overview, explains rules for enlistment and advancement, discusses training procedures, and describes what life is like for an active member of that service branch. The books feature color photos and reproductions. There are four other fall 2004 books in this series. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these U.S. Armed Forces titles: The U.S. Army, U.S. Naval Special Warfare Forces, U.S. Air Force Special Operations, and The U.S. Navy.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 U.S. Armed Forces series. Young people considering military service will find these formulaic but thorough volumes helpful. Each includes a historical overview, explains rules for enlistment and advancement, discusses training procedures, and describes what life is like for an active member of that service branch. The books feature color photos and reproductions. There are four other fall 2004 books in this series. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these U.S. Armed Forces titles: The U.S. Army, U.S. Naval Special Warfare Forces, U.S. Air Force Special Operations, and The U.S. Navy.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 U.S. Armed Forces series. These books about the U. S. armed forces cover a myriad of subjects, but the abbreviated format provides only simplistic information. The double-page spreads are enhanced by photographs and sidebars. Readers and report writers interested in these subjects will likely appreciate this series but will have to find other sources for more substantive information. Reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these U.S. Armed Forces titles: United States Army, U.S. Army Fighting Vehicles, United States Air Force, U.S. Air Force Fighting Vehicles, and U.S. Special Operations Forces.]

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg