Explores the history of the FBI, and describes the career of an FBI special agent, discussing typical job duties, job requirements and training, and job opportunities in the field. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
Everyone’s heard of the army, but how do you join? What’s it like being in the army? How do the rankings work? Written in accessible language and with a colorful layout, this high-interest book will appeal to readers of all abilities!.
"The Coast Guard is a unique branch of the US military, operating under the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime, but able to be transferred to the navy by the president or Congress. They are organized in a way that allows for quick response to crises such as Hurricane Katrina and Tropical Storm Rita. Learning about this special part of the US military will appeal to readers of all abilities. Artwork including full-color photographs and diagrams bring this book to life, and a historical frame of reference is provided on each spread through fascinating fact boxes"--Provided by publisher.
The US Navy offers a wide array of career opportunities. Comments from men and women who have served in the military, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at Navy jobs ranging from information systems technicians to culinary specialists to aviators.
The US Marine Corps offers a wide array of career opportunities. Comments from men and women who have served in the military, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at Marine Corps jobs ranging from combat engineers to avionics technicians to military police.
