Join the Coast Guard |
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| Author:
| Mitchell, P. P. |
| Series title: | U. S. Armed Forces Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5382-0541-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2017 |
| Publisher: | Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
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| Book Format: | Multiple copy pack |
| List Price: | USD $63.00 |
Book Description:
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"The coast guard is a unique branch of the U.S. military, operating under the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime, but able to be transferred to the navy by the president or Congress. They are organized in a way that allows for quick response to crises such as Hurricane Katrina and Tropical Storm Rita. Learning about this special part of the U.S. military will appeal to readers of all abilities. Artwork including full-color photographs and diagrams bring this book to life,...
More Description"The coast guard is a unique branch of the U.S. military, operating under the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime, but able to be transferred to the navy by the president or Congress. They are organized in a way that allows for quick response to crises such as Hurricane Katrina and Tropical Storm Rita. Learning about this special part of the U.S. military will appeal to readers of all abilities. Artwork including full-color photographs and diagrams bring this book to life, and a historical frame of reference is provided on each spread through fascinating fact boxes."