"Young readers will meet the fearless soldiers who serve our country, and also get an inside look at how they train for, and carry out, their dangerous missions."-- Publisher's website.

The Navy has the SEALs, and the Army has the Green Berets. They are masters of asymmetrical warfare, trained to immerse themselves in hostile territory, sleeping near their enemies and building relationships with people who may want to kill them. Retired lieutenant colonel Tony Schwalm knows this group well, because he is one of them and he trained them. In The Guerrilla Factory, he provides an unbelievably gripping inside look into the grueling training...

A riveting oral history of the US Navy SEALs-from World War II to Vietnam to Iraq-in the words of the warriors themselves "It is better to die than to look bad or lose." -Capt. Ronald Yeaw There is no more elite fighting force in the world than the esteemed US Navy SEALs.  Famous for their rigorous training, fearlessness, and incomparable skills on sea, air, and land, these are the warriors who are routinely charged with carrying out the most dangerous...

This title introduces readers to Navy SEALs. Engaging text explores the SEALs' history, key missions, role in the US military, major accomplishments, required training, weapons, gear, technology, and other fascinating information. Qualifications needed to become a Navy SEAL, training such as the Naval Special Warfare Preparatory School and the three phases of Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL, the life of a SEAL, and cutting-edge technology and weapons...

"The thrilling new novel featuring Jack West, Jr. from the New York Times and #1 international bestselling author! A RUTHLESS KIDNAPPING Jack West, Jr. and his family are living happily on their remote farm when Jack is brutally kidnapped and he awakes in an underground cell to find a masked attacker with a knife charging at him. THE GREAT GAMES Jack, it seems, has been chosen--along with a dozen other elite soldiers--to compete in a series of deadly...

"Full color photography accompanies exciting information about the Air Force air commandos. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

This title introduces readers to Delta Force. Engaging text explores the Delta Forces's history, declassified missions, role in the US military, major accomplishments, required training, weapons, gear, technology, and other fascinating information. Training such as the Operator Training Course, unique skill sets, cutting-edge technology and weapons, and the life of a Delta Force operative are covered. Sidebars, infographics, action photos, maps, and...

"The US Special Operations Forces across the military complete special missions to keep the United States safe. From night-vision goggles to mini submarines, US Special Operations Forces Equipment and Vehicles explores the gear that the different special forces groups use to complete these missions" --

The lives and work of a special forces unit of the U.S. Army Rangers.

"Documents the Allied raid against occupied Norway's Vemork hydroelectric plant, the world's only supplier of an essential ingredient needed by the Nazis to build an atomic bomb, citing the teamwork of British Special Ops, a brilliant scientist and refugee Norwegian commandos that foiled Hitler's nuclear ambitions, "--NoveList. It's 1942 and the Nazis are racing to be the first to build a weapon unlike any known before. They have the physicists,...