Navy SEALs

This title introduces readers to Navy SEALs. Engaging text exploresthe SEALs' history, key missions, role in the US military, major accomplishments, required training, weapons, gear, technology, and other fascinating information. Qualifications needed to become a Navy SEAL, training such as the Naval Special Warfare Preparatory School and the three phases of Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL, the life of a SEAL, andcutting-edge technology and weapons are covered.Sidebars, infographics, action photos, maps, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and extreme facts.Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Reviewed Table of contents Timeline of key events Special Ops introduces budding military buffs to the ins and outs of our nation's most elite military forces. Full of fascinating facts, each engaging title discusses the history of the featured special ops force, including key individuals involved in the force's founding. Striking photos and informative infographics bring each topic to life. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.