Mitchell, P. P

Presents information about the United States Navy, describing jobs in the Navy and how to enlist.

Presents information about the U.S. National Guard, its job to provide a home defense force, and how to enlist.

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!.

Presents information about the United States Air Force, describing jobs in the Air Force and how to enlist.

Presents information about the United States Marine Corps, describing jobs in the Marine Corps and how to enlist.

"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.