Army Special Forces: Elite Operations Contributor(s): Newman, Patricia (Author) |
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ISBN: 0761390766 ISBN-13: 9780761390763 Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
Binding Type: Library Binding - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 2013 * Out of Print * Click for more in this series: Military Special Ops |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Military & Wars - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Politics & Government - Juvenile Nonfiction | Readers - Intermediate |
Dewey: 356.160 |
LCCN: 2012048176 |
Age Level: 8-14 |
Grade Level: 3-9 |
Lexile Measure: 820(Not Available) |
Series: Military Special Ops |
Physical Information: 0.33" H x 6.67" W x 9.52" L (0.51 lbs) 32 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Index |
Review Citations: Voice of Youth Advocates 10/01/2013 School Library Journal 11/01/2013 pg. 10 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 pg. 139 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 159731 Reading Level: 5.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Hunting down terrorists. Rescuing prisoners of war. The highly trained U.S. Army Special forces carry out these and other secret missions around the world. Skilled in fighting as well as diplomacy and foreign languages, they are ready to go undercover into dangerous territory at a moment's notice. Discover the exciting history of how Army Special Forces came to be, and learn more about how these elite forces fight for our freedom every day. |
Contributor Bio(s): Newman, Patricia: - Patricia Newman has a passion for uncovering fascinating aspects about our world and crafting books that lead children on an adventure of discovery. She gravitates toward stories about animals and conservation science and enjoys sharing her excitement with readers. Books include Sibert Honor title Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem; Junior Library Guild Selection Eavesdropping on Elephants; Bank Street College Best Book Zoo Scientists to the Rescue; Booklist Editor's Choice Ebola: Fears and Facts; and Green Earth Book Award winner Plastic, Ahoy! Investigating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. She frequently speaks at schools, libraries, and conferences about writing and conservation. Visit her at www.patriciamnewman.com. |
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