special forces (military science)

"Special operative Shade is working out of the US embassy in Tek City, Tekistan, when fighting erupts between rebel and Tek government troops. The Americans are trapped in this rebellion, unless Invisible Six can escort them to safety. But the Tek government wants to take the American civilians as bargaining chips. Can Shade and I-6 help the civilians escape from Chaos City? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Claw is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO."--.

"Fighter pilots are performing routine landings on a US aircraft carrier when the impossible happens: the massive ship sinks in the South Pacific. Athena and Invisible Six are quickly deployed to the site to learn what happened and who is responsible. But the enemy is clever and soon makes I-6 look like the bad guy. Can Athena and I-6 unmask the enemy before another deadly attack occurs? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Claw is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO."--.

"As a tropical cyclone churns across the Pacific, a cargo plane carrying nuclear weapons vanishes in the storm. Bicep and Invisible Six must recover the missiles before they fall into the wrong hands. Their mission takes them to a remote US military outpost in the Pacific. But the base soon comes under attack. Can Bicep and I-6 hold off an invasion long enough for backup to arrive? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Claw is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO."--.

" ... chronicles the rocky seventy-five year existence of the Special Operations Forces (SOF), from the first Army Rangers during World War II to today's much-lauded Seal Team Six."--Provided by publisher.

"A small group of solders secretly enter a building. Before the enemy knows the solders are there, they strike. Members of the United States' special operations teams 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.

"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"--Provided by publisher.

"The . . . green beret worn by Army Special Forces units dates back to the 1950s in the United States, and the Green Berets are today recognized as one of the strongest arms of the U.S. military. Their missions are uniquely designed for small squads to quickly and quietly take efficient action against enemies abroad. This title takes readers among the ranks of the Green Berets, explaining the units' work in counterterrorism, covert reconnaissance, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces young readers to the history, purpose, people, technology, and important missions of Delta Force, a division of the U.S. Army.

"The Navy's Sea, Air, and Land Forces (SEALs) became . . . well known in 2011, after SEAL Team Six assassinated Osama bin Laden. However, this group of elite soldiers has been active since the 1960s. SEALs have been involved in special operations, reconnaissance, counterterrorism, and support all across the globe. This title gives readers a closer look at one of the U.S. military's most famous units, discussing its history, its missions, and what it takes to become a SEAL"--Provided by publisher.