FBI Hostage Rescue & Swat Teams (U.S. Special Forces)

Whiting, Jim

ISBN 10: 1608184625 ISBN 13: 9781608184620

Publisher: Creative Co, 2014

Synopsis

"A chronological account of the American special forces unit known as FBI S.W.A.T., including key details about important figures, landmark missions, and controversies"--

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Gr 7-10-Shedding light on lesser-known U.S. military teams, this series is packed with information. Each book begins with an engaging introductory narrative that puts readers right inside the action with these special forces, followed by a history of the elite team. Whiting describes in detail the training process for the men and women who apply for these jobs, which require both immense physical skill and strength, as well as mental grit and intelligence. The design is clean, though the typeface is quite small, with great use of photographs to highlight the text. This series will be invaluable for students researching or writing about the military.There's plenty here for ambitious students, from developing helpful study skills to honing the abilities they'll one day need in a variety of different workplaces. Students in grades 5-8 can begin to develop healthy study (and work) habits by reading Creative Education's "Classroom How-To" and Lerner's "You're in Business!" For those with more specific interests, Rosen Young Adult's "Code Power" will give detailed guides to various programming languages and software. "Calling All Innovators" from Children's Press is a balanced blend of information and inspiration on a wide range of careers with STEM connections. Mason Crest's "Art Today!" has a lot of useful advice for aspiring artists who want to work now. For a more global perspective, less familiar jobs in the military are described with great detail in Creative Education's "U.S. Special Forces," while altruistic careers are explored in "How Do They Help?" from Cherry Lake. Older students in need of guidance with an eye toward college and beyond will find Reference Points Press' "Exploring Careers" invaluable.α(c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Creative Co
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1608184625
• ISBN 13: 9781608184620
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 48