Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. The U.S. Navy and Military CareersSeries: The U.S. Armed Forces and Military CareersBy Taylor Baldwin Kiland DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews From the exploits of Commodore John Paul Jones in the American Revolution to its current service in the Persian Gulf, the U.S. Navy has defended freedom across the world’s oceans and seas. Today, the men and women of the Navy must adapt to diverse challenges, whether it is a military operation or a humanitarian mission. Taylor Baldwin Kiland describes the opportunities the Navy offers, as well as its history, current missions, and the mighty ships that protect America and its allies.Publication Date: 07/01/2006Copyright: 2006Pages: 128Trim Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4Illustrations: Illus. with color illustrationsGrade Level: 5–upAge Level: 10–upLC Number: 2006001745Dewey: 359.0023FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Bound Book978-0-7660-2523-3$33.27$24.95 "Kiland and Stein . . . have done an outstanding job of writing about their chosen military branches . . . The enticing covers are only the beginning of two informative titles that will attract students with military interests, as well as those from military families."School Library Journal, June 2007". . . this volume will catch the interest of students considering a career in the navy . . . Some students will use this book for the military history component. Others will use the career information as they explore their options. The text is crisply written and well sprinkled with photographs and text blocks."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, March 2007 Loading… Other books in The U.S. Armed Forces and Military Careers 1 Loading… Other books from the authors 12 Loading… Library Bound Book: 978-0-7660-2523-3 List Price: $33.27 Discount Price: $24.95 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble