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Description
Coast Guard, by Simon Rose, is a middle-grades nonfiction work that surveys the history, modern operations, and equipment of the United States Coast Guard. It explains the enlistment and promotion processes and details the branch's many missions, from search and rescue to law enforcement in both U.S. and international waters. Written at a reading level of 6.4, the book presents factual information about the Coast Guard's role as the only military branch responsible for enforcing the law on the nation's waters.
Quick Summary
Packed with true stories of daring rescues and real Coast Guard missions, this book lets kids peek into the action-packed world of the heroes who patrol America's waters. Readers will dive into tales of chasing smugglers, saving swimmers caught in rip currents, and navigating massive ships through treacherous storms. If your kid loves the adrenaline of I Survived books or dreams of becoming a hero, they'll be hooked on these real-life adventures. With an AR level of 6.4 and quick chapters, this is a perfect pick for kids in grades 4 through 7 who want inspiring, fact-filled reads.