U.S. Army Ranger Missions: A Timeline

by Lisa M. Bolt Simons

Overview

When was the first special forces unit established? What daring feats have taken place throughout history? This unique timeline of the US Army Ranger missions seizes the courage and drama these soldiers experienced. Follow along to learn more!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491487013
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2016
Series:	Special Ops Mission Timelines
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Lexile:	860L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Lisa M. Bolt Simons has published more than 50 nonfiction children's books, as well as four middle grade "choose your path" novels and an adult history book. She's twice received an Honorable Mention for the McKnight Artist Fellowship for Writers in Children's Literature. She's also received a Minnesota State Arts Board Grant and other accolades for her writing. Lisa is a proud mom to her science- and math-minded twin daughter and son. Originally from Colorado, Lisa lives in Southern Minnesota with her husband, who also loves to read.

Table of Contents

Expert survival skills — French and Indian War — The Battles of Saratoga — The War of 1812 — The U.S. Civil War — Battle of El Guettar — The Battle of Normandy — Raid at Cabanatuan — Operation Tomahawk — Operation Cedar Falls — Capture of H-1 Airfield — The War on Terror — Advanced soldiers.

Interviews

engaging, low-level text; historically accurate photographs; Fact Boxes; On-Page Definitions of Glossary Terms; Maps; Timeline