marine corps

"The Marines are the first to fight in every emergency. Do you wonder what daily life is like for these elite fighters? Learn what they wear, where they live, and how they serve"--Provided by publisher.

"This title puts the Marine Corps in historical context, discussing . . . 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"--Provided by publisher.

"In 1952, the United States was heavily involved in the Korean War. When members of the U.S. Marine Corps bought a horse to join in the war effort, little did they know that a hero would soon emerge. Trained to be a military pack horse, Sergeant Reckless quickly became a part of the unit and served to support the troops in several combat missions during the war. Discover the heroic story of Sergeant Reckless as she bravely made many solo trips during battles to deliver supplies to troops on the front lines"--Provided by publisher.

FIRST TO FIGHT:The U.S. Marines help defend the country whenever and wherever they are needed they are ready to go!.

"The . . . tale of Ira Hayes--a Native American icon and World War 2 legend who spent the latter half of his life haunted by being a war hero"--Provided by publisher.

"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.

"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.

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