Becoming a Soldier
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What does it take to become one of the finest soldiers in the world? Kids will find out in this exciting look inside the U.S. military’s basic training programs. From grueling physical tests of stamina that push recruits to complete exhaustion to combat-training exercises where enemy attacks can happen at any moment, readers will go behind the scenes as they follow aspiring soldiers through the training process—from enlistment to graduation. It’s a must-have for readers beginning to have an interest in the military, as well as for kids with parents in military careers.
| Interest Level | Grade 1 - Grade 6 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Category | Nonfiction |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| Copyright | 2011 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Imprint | Bearport Books |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2010-08-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 7.6-8.6 |
| Reading Counts! Points | 3.0 |
| BISACS | JNF025130 |
|---|---|
| Dewey | 358.400973-363.28'6 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 8 x 10 |
| Lexile | 970-1010 |
| Guided Reading Level | N |
| ATOS Reading Level | 5.7-6.3 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Reviews
Becoming a Soldier
Complemented by exciting, action-packed photos, these captivating narratives follow a young recruit from initial sign up through the first days of orientation and learning to follow the orders of a commander or drill sergeant, through to a grueling graduation test and the prospect of a future in related military careers. Pictures illustrate grimacing faces as young men complete strenuous body-building exercises and strength training.
Becoming a Soldier
Complemented by exciting, action-packed photos, these captivating narratives follow a young recruit from initial sign up through the first days of orientation and learning to follow the orders of a commander or drill sergeant, through to a grueling graduation test and the prospect of a future in related military careers. Pictures illustrate grimacing faces as young men complete strenuous body-building exercises and strength training.