From the series Military Missions
Recon
Reading Level Grade 2Interest Level Grades 3 – 7Copyright 2017
Reviewed
From the series Military Missions
Reading Level Grade 2Interest Level Grades 3 – 7Copyright 2017
ReviewedSecrecy is of the utmost importance in completing reconnaissance missions. Soldiers must be experts with binoculars. They move swiftly and silently to gather information about enemy weapons, territories, and operations. Learn more about the speed and intelligence of these stealthy men and women in this leveled text for beginning and reluctant readers.
Opening with an intense action scene, each title explores a specific type of mission and the roles of the soldiers involved. For example, in Counterterrorism troops sneak in a bunker to remove weapons from the enemy and in Peacekeeping they maintain a safe zone for villagers. The text offers the “why” of military involvement or intervention as well the “how” and strongly emphasizes the importance of teamwork and careful planning. The narrative appears as captions above or below color photos. The images come in a variety of sizes, some large and some small (or inset). Fact boxes peppered throughout show maps, weaponry, and combat gear. VERDICT Military buffs will flock to these combat-related titles.
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