SEAL Team Six
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A countdown of five of the most fascinating SEAL Team Six achievements provides thrills as readers learn about the training, skills, and gear utilized by this elite special operations force.
Part of the X-Books: Special Forces series
X-Books are for kids who love facts—especially in bite-sized portions and about fascinating, true subjects. As plentiful images and graphical representations stimulate visual perception, readers will be drawn into learning how to use informational texts. Each title is framed by a signature Top 5 countdown feature that not only serves as an example of sequential order but also narrates a brief story within the main topic: in X-Books: Special Forces, these sidebars summarize the achievements of and notable figures from some of the most fascinating special forces units in history. Count down the world’s most extreme special forces, and launch a lifetime of reading without limits!
Ages 8 - 12
Nonfiction, 32 pages, 2022
ISBN 9781640263765
"Did you know military canines can exit a hovering helicopter by sliding down a rope with their SEAL Team Six operator? See a photo of the military dog in mid-air and learn numerous SEAL facts in this educational resource. SEAL Team Six's creation, definitions, locations of several operations, extensive training, specialized gear, unit renaming and squadron nicknames, and the the focus of each squadron are all covered within the text. The Top Five SEAL Team Six Achievements section includes info about a military dog that aided in a successful operation, the SEAL who has served on active duty the longest, the SEAL who received the Medal of Honor for a successful rescue of an American kidnapped overseas, the recruitment, selection and training of SEALs, and the qualifications required to become a SEAL. Although the content is exciting and interesting, it does include “Hell Week” as well as information about “kill-house training” and a description of recruits having a hood over their head and their response to the situation once the hood is removed. Adults are encouraged to review content prior to sharing with elementary students, especially in a school setting. Title is part of the "X-Books" series, specifically the "Special Forces X-Books" series." Children's Literature, January 2022



