Sea Warfare
Modern Warfare
Using sonar to navigate a submarine. Landing a jet on an aircraft carrier within seconds. Fighting smuggling and piracy. Setting off underwater demolitions. Students will experience life in the modern Navy. Students will discover why the uniforms of a U.S. aircraft carrier crew must be specific colors and learn about a sailor's training, from swimming tests to simulators and from huge ships to mini-subs. Readers will be intrigued to learn about submarine dives as well. Fun fact boxes support the lively narrative.
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Book Review: Sea WarfareDespite high interest, there are surprisingly few titles for middle-graders that explore the modern military. This title in the Modern Warfare series helps fill that gap with a brief look at the U.S. Navy, starting with a short introduction that defines, in broad strokes, what the Navy does and what a sailors life is like. Later chapters focus on aircraft carriers, submarines, warships, and the Coast Guard. Simply structured sentences make this suitable for both eager and reluctant readers, and the plentiful color photos, many filled with action, will further satisfy. Text boxes strengthen each chapter with quotes from military personnel and interesting factsGillian Engberg, Booklist
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Level | Points |
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| 2-6 | 4.5 |
