Special Ops II
Series of 4 titles
From rescuing hostages and capturing terrorists to gathering intelligence and stopping attacks on American targets, members of the elite Special Operations forces use their special skills to protect U.S. troops and innocent civilians around the globe. Through real-life narratives and action photos, readers will learn how these heroes defend their nation while performing extremely dangerous missions. Gripping accounts of famous operations, such as SEAL Team Six's mission to hunt down Osama Bin Laden, will keep readers turning the pages. Large action photos, fact boxes, and colorful maps enrich these true stories of bravery. Special Ops II is written in a narrative nonfiction format that will grab kids' attention and engage struggling readers.
| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 7 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Category | Hi-Lo, Nonfiction |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| Copyright | 2014 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Imprint | Bearport Books |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2013-08-01 |
| BISACS | JNF025130 |
|---|---|
| Dewey | 327.1273-359.9'84 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 8 x 10 |
| Lexile | 940-1020 |
| Guided Reading Level | Q |
| ATOS Reading Level | 5.6-6.1 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Reviews
Special Ops II
Each title begins with an attention-grabbing critical situation. For example, Navy SEAL opens with the mission to find Osama bin Laden. Subsequent chapters, all very short, explain the special teams’ duties, history, qualifications, and training. The titles end with spreads highlighting specific gear. The books are light on narrative and include text boxes of information (“The CIA teaches its ops different languages, so that they can communicate with people in foreign countries”) and maps. They are heavy on aptly captioned color photos. Overall, a well-designed set, though dealing with violent careers.
Special Ops II
Each title begins with an attention-grabbing critical situation. For example, Navy SEAL opens with the mission to find Osama bin Laden. Subsequent chapters, all very short, explain the special teams’ duties, history, qualifications, and training. The titles end with spreads highlighting specific gear. The books are light on narrative and include text boxes of information (“The CIA teaches its ops different languages, so that they can communicate with people in foreign countries”) and maps. They are heavy on aptly captioned color photos. Overall, a well-designed set, though dealing with violent careers.