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4) Coast Guard
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"Learn about the different jobs in the U.S. Coast Guard and what it takes to be a guardsman."--
5) Coast Guard
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The Coast Guard does its main work during peacetime. It enforces all federal laws that
relate to maritime activities and works with other federal agencies to protect the United
States from terrorism. Discover more in Coast Guard, one of the titles in the U.S. Military
Forces series.
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Español
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Little readers will learn the essentials of the United States Coast Guard (how the Coast Guard keeps us safe, various jobs, weapons and machinery, and more) through easy-to-read, simple text. Readers will love the exciting full-bleed photographs, bolded glossary terms, and More Facts section. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
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A coast guard serves a nation s waters by providing assistance to boats and enforcing that nation s laws. In order to do these important tasks, coast guard boats are designed to be fast and maneuverable. Kids will get to know more about these boats special features, such as inflatable hulls, and learn about some boats special tasks, like breaking ice.
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"It may be the smallest branch of the armed forces, but the US Coast Guard plays a pivotal role in the US military. Charged with ensuring the safety and security of the country through protecting and guarding the shores, members of the coast guard perform a unique job. This informative volume gives readers an up-close look at life in this branch of the military and explains its fascinating history. Striking photographs take readers on a journey from...
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"U.S. Coast Guard boats are often emergency vehicles on the water. While they are used to enforce laws and patrol the waters, they are commonly called in when a boat is in distress. Fires, medical emergencies, and capsized vessels may be all in a day's work for the coast guardsmen aboard a coast guard boat. Readers are introduced to these important first responders on the water through accessible main text. Full-color photographs support the engaging...
13) U.S. Coast Guard
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"In this book, readers will learn about the U.S. Coast Guard, its history and importance, duties and special missions, and how it relates to and works with other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the U.S. Coast Guard's duties, training, positions, special missions, and more. Infographics aid understanding, a Branch Recap lists stats and dates...
15) U.S. Coast Guard
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"Engage young readers with information about the U.S. Coast Guard. From the group's fleet of boats to the people who drive them, readers will learn all about how the U.S. Coast Guard protects the United States"--
19) U.S. Coast Guard
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"This high-interest book uses action photography and carefully chosen text to help newly proficient readers learn about the ways the U.S. Coast Guard protects and defends the country"--
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