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Summary: The USMC is both a part of the US Navy and a separate branch of America's armed forces. This book details the history, training and current missions of the Corps.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. Co. 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 359.9 HAMBerglund, Bruce R.
Summary: "In 1952, the United States was heavily involved in the Korean War. When members of the U.S. Marine Corps bought a horse to join in the war effort, little did they know that a hero would soon emerge. Trained to be a military pack horse, Sergeant Reckless quickly became a part of the unit and served to support the troops in several combat missions during the war. Discover the heroic story of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J951.904 BERMiller, Adam
Summary: "Provides gripping accounts of Marine servicemen and servicewomen who showed exceptional courage during combat"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Edge Books, an imprint of Capstone Press 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 359.9 MILBozzo, Linda.
Summary: "An introduction to the life of a marine in a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). Describes some of the missions assigned to MEUs, how they train, and their role in the U.S. armed forces"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus High Interest, an imprint of Amicus 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 359 BOZMurray, Julie
Summary: Learn the essentials of the United States Marine Corps (how the Marine Corps keeps us safe, various jobs, weapons and machinery, and more) through easy-to-read, simple text.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 359.9 MURReed, Jennifer
Summary: U.S. Marines pride themselves on being the "first to fight" for their country. By sea, by land, and by air, Marines work as a team. They get help from high-tech vehicles such as the F/A Hornet fighter jet and weapons such as M-4 rifles. Beginning readers are sure to enjoy learning about various aspects of the Marine Corps, from jobs to weapons and equipment.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 359 REEBradley, James
Summary: Provides the true story of the actions that led to the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima by American Marines in February 1945.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Delacorte Press 2001
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA 940 BRASweetman, Bill.
Summary: Discusses the AV-8B Harrier, its uses, engine, weapons, and future in the U.S. Marine Corps.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone High-Interest Books 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 623.7464 SWEBurbank, Danielle C.
Summary: "Learn all about the talented Navajo code talkers during World War II with this fun-filled nonfiction reader--carefully leveled to help children progress . . . 'Navajo Code Talkers' will introduce kids to the Navajo code talkers sending top-secret messages in code based on their native languages during World War II . . . and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2024
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE BURBuckley, James
Summary: "By the time the United States joined the Second World War in 1941, the fight against Nazi and Axis powers had already been under way for two years. In order to win the war and protect its soldiers, the US Marines recruited twenty-nine Navajo men to create a secret code that could be used to send military messages quickly and safely across battlefields. Author James Buckley Jr. explains how...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.54 BUCCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J900 WHOBaker, Brynn.
Summary: "Discusses the heroic actions and experiences of the Navajo code talkers and the impact they made during times of war and conflict"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2016
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Summary: "This bilingual picture book for kids recalls Major League Baseball pitcher Mariano Rivera's childhood in Panama, his fascination with playing ball-even if he had to make his glove out of cardboard-and his eventual signing with the New York Yankees, where he helped win five World Series"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Piñata Books/Arte Público Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB 468 CAS Spanish/EnglishLassieur, Allison
Summary: This encyclopedia offers readers the chance to explore the 63 national parks in the United States and its territories. Alongside photos of the parks, the text highlights each park's history, points of interest, and things to do. Features include glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Reference 2023