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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1030L
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English
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The world's most dangerous missions are carried out by elite fighting crews-the special forces. Make sure they are on your radar! Inside you'll find these features: Read All about It Discover the dramatic story behind the Osama bin Laden mission. Top Five Read about the world's top-level fighting forces. Five-Minte Interview Meet an ex-SAS officer who lifts the lid on this secret organization!
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"Even among America's top military units, the First Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta-better known as Delta Force-is considered elite. Its ranks are populated by the best soldiers the United States can offer, and the unit is tasked with sensitive and dangerous work. This title takes readers inside the shadowy Delta Force, discussing its history and some of its declassified operations. The text is supplemented with full-color photographs...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
690L
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English
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"Engaging images accompany information about Marine Expeditionary Units. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
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"The iconic green beret worn by Army Special Forces units dates back to the 1950s in the United States, and the Green Berets are today recognized as one of the strongest arms of the U.S. military. Their missions are uniquely designed for small squads to quickly and quietly take efficient action against enemies abroad. This title takes readers among the ranks of the Green Berets, explaining the units' work in counterterrorism, covert reconnaissance,...
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"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" --
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
750L
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English
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"Combat rescuers train in realistic drills. This allows them to be prepared if a particular situation ever happens in the field. Find out more in Combat Rescues, part of the Rescue Operations series."--
9) Sand spider
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Shadow Squadron volume 7
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
900L
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English
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Part way through integrating their first female member into the Shadow Squadron, Lieutenant Commander Ryan Cross and his team are called upon to investigate the possible kidnapping of a powerful senator's son in Mali--and find themselves confronting an infamous slaver called the Spider.
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1110L
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"It takes fierce determination and expert training to be part of a special forces team. Have you got the right stuff? This compelling book looks at the work special ops members do and what kind of training and aptitude is required for various careers"--
11) Dark agent
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Shadow Squadron volume 8
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
790L
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English
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Based on a tip from CIA agent Bradley Upton, the Shadow Squadron rushes to Yemen in an attempt to apprehend an elusive Iraqi explosives expert, but when the mission goes wrong Ryan Cross finds himself alone, face to face with the Iraqi--and confronting the truth about the CIA agent.
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Special Forces volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
880L
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English
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Danny Manion lands in the Studies and Observation Group, a volunteer task force that focuses on covert action and psychological warfare during the Vietnam War.
13) Green Berets
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
990L
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English
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"Explores the US Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets. Readers will learn about the role of commandos in modern warfare. Topics include the history of the Green Berets, survival skills training and organization of team members, plus special equipment such as high-altitude low-opening (HALO) helmets, night vision goggles, assault rifles, and scuba gear" --
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
940L
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English
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On October 25, 2003, CIA Paramilitary Operative William "Chief" Carlson was on a dangerous mission in eastern Afghanistan. He and his team were tracking down terrorists in a rugged mountain area. Without warning, a bomb whizzed through the air, heading straight for their vehicle. Special Operative Carlson knew he had to take immediate action, but would he be able to save his men in time? In this gripping book, young readers will meet the CIA Paramilitary...
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"To whom does the U.S. military go when it needs a specially trained force to lead the way? The U.S. Army Rangers, of course! This elite, special ops force has been leading the way for other military units for hundreds of years. From the French and Indian War to the modern war on terrorism, Army Rangers have been called upon to enter dangerous territory to find essential information about the enemy. Rangers are trained for covert operations. They're...
16) Pararescue corps
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In this compilation of three previously published books, the Pararescue troopers are called upon to perform rescue missions in Alaska, along the Nile River highlands, and in the Amazon rain forest--including rescuing some of their own members when a mission goes awry.
18) White needle
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Shadow Squadron volume 5
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
880L
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English
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Ryan Cross and the Shadow Squadron have been assigned to recover a chemical weapon that has been stolen by an extremist wing of the Syrian rebels before it can be launched against an unknown target.
19) Good devils
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Special Forces volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 6
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English
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Gabriel Greene is too young to join the military, but after Pearl Harbor he and his sickly older brother, Dallas, each take the other's name. The Army has special uses for soldiers as ferocious and tenacious as Gabe-- the First Special Service Force. From the start it's intended to go where other soldiers won't-- and soon Gabe and his fellow commandos will get their wish: combat. -- adapted from jacket
The First Special Service Force is an elite...
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"No matter how advanced a military is or how intelligent its members are, the reality is that missions will sometimes fail. The Pararescue units of the U.S. Air Force are responsible for extracting soldiers who are gravely injured or trapped behind enemy lines. Pulled from the Air Force's Special Warfare division, these elite soldiers are not only skilled medics, they're also accomplished survivalists. In this title, readers get a glimpse of what...
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