special forces (military science)

"To whom does the U.S. military go when it needs a specially trained force to lead the way? The U.S. Army Rangers, of course! This elite, special ops force has been leading the way for other military units for hundreds of years. From the French and Indian War to the modern war on terrorism, Army Rangers have been called upon to enter dangerous territory to find essential information about the enemy. Rangers are trained for covert operations. They're adept at getting to hard-to-reach areas while carrying heavy packs, whether it's by boat, helicopter, or on foot. The text discusses the colorful history of the U.S. Army Rangers, famous Rangers, and what it's like training for the 75th Ranger Regiment. Amazing photographs of Rangers in action are sure to draw in readers"--.

"In the hard-fought battles of war, a special group of soldiers handles some of the toughest missions. These elite U.S. Army Rangers played a pivotal role in Normandy, France, during the allied invasion on D-Day. Follow rangers Jack Kuhn and Leonard Lomell in this graphic adventure as these two men joined the fight to stop German troops during a victory that would become the turning point of World War II. Then, learn more about Army Rangers and their gear"--Provided by publisher.

"This title provides readers with an on-the-job look at what it's like to be an underground rescue worker"--Provided by publisher.

"This title provides readers with an on-the-job look at what it's like to be an combat rescue worker"--Provided by publisher.

This book explores the training, vehicles, weapons, and missions of the US Army Rangers, showing how they handle combat, reconnaissance, rescues, and more.

This book explores the training, vehicles, weapons, and missions of the US Navy SEALs, showing how they handle combat, reconnaissance, rescues, and more.

American Aaron Cohen provides an account of his experiences as a member of Israel's most elite security cadre in the years between 1996 and 1998, telling how members of his unit disguised themselves as Arabs to infiltrate the Palestinian-controlled West Bank and apprehend terrorists.

"The US military is under cyberattack. Computer failures have crippled every weapons system. Gizmo and Invisible Six must discover who is behind this attack and the culprits' aim. But the mysterious hackers seem one step ahead of I-6 at every turn, and their use of autonomous weapons keeps I-6 from getting close. Can Gizmo and I-6 stop the worst cyberattack in US military history? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Claw is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO."--.

"When a contagious, deadly virus appears, Doc Dee and Invisible Six must find its source. The mission takes them into the Rift, a lawless section of the Amazon rain forest. But bandits and wild animals are the least of I-6's worries when the true enemy is invisible, widespread, and can't be beat by typical combat. Can Doc Dee and I-6 locate patient zero and stop a pandemic from happening? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Claw is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO."--.

"When a known terrorist attacks a US passenger jet, the CIA plans to retaliate with a drone strike. But Zumi proposes that they capture Viggo the Vulture alive to gain information on worldwide terrorist networks and weapons smuggling. The mission takes Invisible Six into the criminal underworld's darkest corners. Can Zumi and I-6 outsmart Viggo at his own game?"--.