Federal Forces: Careers as Federal Agents

What's it like to be an FBI special agent? This book introduces readers to the daily activities and jobs within the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Readers will learn about the exciting cases the FBI investigates to keep America safe, which often entail foreign spies, hackers, and terrorists. Readers will delight in fascinating facts about FBI history, missions, and jobs, as well as the skills and education that could lead to a job with the FBI. Engaging text is paired with corresponding photographs to bring this high-interest career to life. Readers will gain extra opportunities for deepening their knowledge about the FBI through a graphic organizer and supplemental sidebars.

Get ready for an action-packed book about one of the coolest careers in America. This high-interest book introduces readers to the Central Intelligence Agency, including its history, departments, and missions. Readers will enjoy discovering the different jobs that exist in the agency, from covert spies to the scientists and engineers who collect intelligence. Eye-catching photographs are paired with engaging text to hook readers and help them thoroughly explore the topic and learn about the skills necessary to become a CIA agent. A graphic organizer and multiple sidebars provide opportunities to enhance reading comprehension.

Readers will love learning about the exciting careers of Secret Service agents. This book will introduce readers to the federal law enforcers who protect and serve the federal government. The text includes Secret Service history, missions, and different jobs involved with a career in this federal force. The text also addresses the skills necessary to land them a job as a Secret Service agent. Brilliant color photographs will bring the daily jobs of a Secret Service agent to life. High-interest and information-rich text will spark the interest of even the most reluctant reader. Sidebars and a graphic organizer add to the book to make it a dynamic and unforgettable read.

ATF agents have to be ready for anything; fires, guns, and even explosions. In this book, readers will explore the different ways agents working for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives help protect the citizens of the United States. Readers will learn about the history, mission, and special agents of the ATF, as well as the different kinds of jobs they do on a daily basis. Information-rich text and color photographs bring this job to life, as readers learn about the different skills they'd need to land a career as an ATF agent. A graphic organizer and multiple sidebars will deepen the reader's understanding of this intense career in law enforcement.

This book introduces readers to jobs with the Border Patrol, highlighting this federal force's history, importance, and locations. Readers will learn about Border Patrol agents working along U.S. borders from the hot desert of Texas to the cold winters of New York to the tropical coast of Florida. This book pairs fascinating factual text with eye-catching visuals to ensure a dynamic reading experience. Supplemental features include sidebars for further reading and a graphic organizer to help readers visualize information. This high-interest read is a great resource for students who are interested in a career protecting our country.

DEA agents fight the war on drugs every day. Readers will learn about this high-intensity career, including the history of the Drug Enforcement Administration and its mission. This book will also highlight the importance of the DEA and the ways a student can start working towards a career as a federal agent. Engaging text and brilliant photographs are combined to hook even the most reluctant reader. Readers will love the supplemental information found in sidebars, as well as the graphic organizer that's provided to deepen understanding of this federal force.