US Special Operations Forces

This book highlights a wide range of careers in the US military's special operations forces, including the Navy SEALs, Army Green Berets, and Air Force Special Ops. The title discusses the required training and duties of careers in each special operations unit, along with the branch's history and mission. Features include a glossary, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Primary-source text Table of contents Timeline of key events This series gives a wide-ranging look at military careers. Following an overview of each military branch's history and organization, the books detail careers in that branch. The featured jobs include pilots, combat soldiers, nurses, rescue divers, and more. The series explains what education and training is needed for these careers and what daily life is like in each career. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.