Navy SEALs in Action
From the Series Special Ops
Kids will learn what it takes to be part of an elite group of soldiers in Navy SEALs in Action! Firsthand narratives reveal the heroic efforts of this special unit of the United States Navy. Readers will be inspired as they follow recruits from the grueling training program to their dangerous rescue missions on land, air, and sea. Large action photos, grade-appropriate text, and a narrative format will keep kids turning the pages as they learn about our nation’s military heroes.
| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 7 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Category | Nonfiction |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| Copyright | 2008 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Imprint | Bearport Books |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 2008-01-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 4.3 |
| Reading Counts! Quiz | Q43602 |
| Reading Counts! Points | 2.0 |
| BISACS | JNF025130 |
|---|---|
| Dewey | 359.9'84 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs, Historical photographs |
| Lexile | 640 |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.8 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 120491 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Reviews
Navy SEALS in Action
From the Special Ops series, this colorful book introduces the U.S. Navy SEALS, a special-operations force officially created in 1962, though at that time similar U.S. Navy forces had been active for about 20 years. Yomtov touches on the history of the SEALS, their challenging training program, their emphasis on saving lives, and aspects of their operations in the sea, in the air, and on land—the three environments that inspired the SEAL acronym. Children intrigued by these operatives will find this a visually dynamic presentation, full of interesting, mostly color photos that show scenes from history, such as a wet-suited “frogman” from World War II, as well as those of SEALS in action in contemporary Iraq and elsewhere. A large, captioned image appears on nearly every page, accompanied by a short paragraph of information as well as the occasional sidebar or small map. Appended is an illustrated spread on equipment and weapons, a glossary, and recommended reading lists.
Navy SEALS in Action
From the Special Ops series, this colorful book introduces the U.S. Navy SEALS, a special-operations force officially created in 1962, though at that time similar U.S. Navy forces had been active for about 20 years. Yomtov touches on the history of the SEALS, their challenging training program, their emphasis on saving lives, and aspects of their operations in the sea, in the air, and on land—the three environments that inspired the SEAL acronym. Children intrigued by these operatives will find this a visually dynamic presentation, full of interesting, mostly color photos that show scenes from history, such as a wet-suited “frogman” from World War II, as well as those of SEALS in action in contemporary Iraq and elsewhere. A large, captioned image appears on nearly every page, accompanied by a short paragraph of information as well as the occasional sidebar or small map. Appended is an illustrated spread on equipment and weapons, a glossary, and recommended reading lists.
