Heroes of the U.S. Navy

Contributor(s): Harasymiw, Mark J (Author)

ISBN: 9781433972485

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing

$21.95

Pub Date: August 16, 2012

Dewey: 359.0092273

LCCN: 2012003020

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents

Target Age Group: 08 to 11

Physical Info: 0.30" H x 10.00" L x 7.80" W ( 0.60 lbs) 32 pages

BISAC Categories:

History | Military | Naval

Series: Heroes of the U.S. Military

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000165072 ( Heroes of the U.S. Navy)

Reading level: 5.90

Interest level: MG

Point value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: Since the US navy began, with only a few ships, it has grown into one of the most respected fleets in the world. On the seas and in the air, navy heroes have served the country courageously and performed some of the most daring operations of any military branch. Readers will marvel at stories, such as the Taffy 3 unit's heroism during World War II and Michael Murphy's actions in Afghanistan. Historical photographs accompany each account, engaging readers at all levels.

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