U.S. Coast Guard

A pilot steers the boat toward a sinking ship. Another guard member helps someone out of the water. Members of the United States' Coast Guard work day and night to keep the country safe. With carefully leveled text and age-appropriate content, this nonfiction beginning reader is full of action-packed photography and fascinating facts. Easy-to-read infographics develop visual literacy. On-page vocabulary definitions, a table of contents, a glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension. Engage young readers with information about the U.S. Coast Guard. From the group's fleet of boats to the people who drive them, readers will learn all about how the U.S. Coast Guard protects the United States. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Reviewed Suggested websites Table of contents A pilot steers her plane over enemy land. A soldier dodges a bullet during battle. Members of the United States' mighty military work day and night to keep the country safe. With carefully leveled text and age-appropriate content, these nonfiction beginning reader books are full of action-packed photography and fascinating facts.