marine corps

"Readers learn about . . . [the] history [of the US Marine Corps,] the types of missions its members do, and the equipment and training these missions require"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn about the different jobs in the U.S. Marine Corps and what it takes to be a marine"--Provided by publisher.

"A group of soldiers sneak onto enemy land. The Marines attack and stop the enemies from making their move. Members of the United States' Marine Corps work day and night to keep the country safe. With carefully leveled text and age-appropriate content, this nonfiction beginning reader is full of . . . photography and . . . facts. Easy-to-read infographics develop visual literacy"--Provided by publisher.

"Specially trained for covert operations, these elite soldiers put themselves on the front lines to infiltrate enemy strongholds and gather intelligence. This title explores the history of Marine Force Recon units, describes how they fit into the branch's military structure, and explains what it means to work in reconnaissance"--Provided by publisher.

"In 2010 Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine Recon in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young stray dog 'with a big goofy head and little legs.' Fred not only stole Craig's heart; he won over the Recon fighters, who helped smuggle the dog into Camp Leatherneck. Fred eventually made it to Craig's family in Virginia, where months later, it was Fred's turn to save Craig's life"--OCLC.

"This alphabet book has something about the US Marines for every letter"--Provided by publisher.

The U.S. Marine Corps has long been home to some of the world's most elite soldiers. Many young adults are drawn to the Marines because of the prestige and honor associated with this armed service branch. This title puts the Marine Corps in historical context, discussing important past engagements and future plans, and provides a pathway for students who may be interested in serving. In-text sidebars feature information on famous Marines, career expectations for new recruits, and more.

"Born to be a racehorse in Seoul, Korea, Reckless was always destined for greatness. Then the Korean War began in 1950, and those dreams were dashed. But when Reckless was bought by a group of US Marines to work on the frontlines, it quickly became clear that this little mare had the heart of a hero. This action-packed series explores the stories of real-life animal heroes who saved the day! With black-and-white art throughout and dramatic storytelling, readers are taken on an exciting journey they won't soon forget. Fans of Ranger in Time will devour these true tales of incredible animal heroes!"--Provided by publisher.

Relates the unique story behind a football game played on Christmas Eve, 1944, between Marine regiments training for the invasion of Okinawa, a game that featured one of the greatest pools of football talent ever assembled and would become known as The Mosquito Bowl.

Introduces young readers to the history, purpose, people, technology, and important missions of the U.S. Marine Corps.