The US Marine Corps

Essential Library of the US Military

by Rebecca Rowell

Each branch of the US armed forces has a unique job to do and important contributions to make. This title highlights the history and achievements of the US Marine Corps. Easy-to-read, engaging text explores the military branch's key missions and important roles in protecting the United States. Learn about cutting-edge technology and weapons, and discover what it is like to join the US Marine Corps and have a career as a Marine. Well-placed sidebars, vivid photos, helpful maps, abundant charts, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of the topic. Additional features include a table of contents, a selected bibliography, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Genres: Military Fiction

112 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Herman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good, quick read of the USMC. It was somewhat thorough for having so few pages. I'll always remain proud of Alex for becoming a marine.

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

This title is one of the “Essential Library of the US Military” series and focuses on the US Marine Corps. The well-researched text covers the early history and evolution of the corps, basic training, and missions of the Marines as well as the job opportunities it affords its members. Those interested in the military, especially boys, will enjoy reading about the technology, vehicles and gear currently used by the Marines. The text is enhanced by sidebars, charts and numerous photographs and vintage illustrations. Back matter includes a timeline, “Essential Facts” page, glossary, bibliography, resources, websites and index. The title is a must for schools with LCC units and is a worthwhile addition to any library.

[Barefoot Danger · Rating 1 out of 5]

I still don't know why the Marines are separate from the Navy or Army.

[Austin Kane]

Marine Book Review
My book that I chose was about the history of the U.S. Marines. I chose it because i’m interested in joining the marines myself and I wanted to educated all about them.the first part is about the history of them and how the marines was made.It was made in a bar in boston pennsylvainia or at leats the thought of a army for the states.John adams was telling his friend that we needed a army to fight the british.And the parts of the marine history after that was about how the marines concured many things people thought they wouldnt like d-day the marines did that and took the hill from the germans and iwa jima.
I honestly did not find a part of the book because i was very interested in it. And the parts i liked was when i read about Iwa jima and d-day because the marines had all odds against them but they prevailed and did their duty. And another part i liked was when they talked about boot camp and i loved it because it reminded me of when my dad talked to me about his experience with boot camp.
I would definitely recommend this great book for teens my age thinking about the marines. Or at least people that love our armed forces. I loved my experience with my book and i loved the history it explained in great detail.