special forces (military science)

Introduces the U.S. Navy's special boat units, their history, mission, development, training, and equipment.

Introduces the Marine Corps special forces known as the Recon Marines, describing their mission, history, and the equipment they use.

An introduction to the Air Force Special Forces Combat controllers, their history and development, missions, training, and equipment.

Introduces the U.S. Army's Airborne Rangers, their history, mission, development, training, and equipment.

Young readers will meet the fearless soldiers who serve our country, and also get an inside look at how they train for, and carry out, their dangerous missions. From rescuing hostages to capturing terrorists, no job is too tough for SEAL Team Six.Large, full-color photos and dramatic real-life stories will keep kids turning the pages to learn more.

Describes the training, equipment, roles and missions of the U.S. Army Green Berets.

Describes the training, equipment, roles and missions of the U.S. Marine Corps Special Operations Command.

Something is going terribly wrong at the top secret Pinewood Military Installation, and the teenage geniuses who study and work there are about to discover a horrible truth as they lead a small military force trying to retrieve data and escape before the compound self-destructs.

An introduction to the United States Air Force pararescue units whose mission is to help air force members whose aircraft have crashed, including the development of the units and the equipment they use.