Rangers

Readers will explore the unique history of US Army Rangers. From the beginning of US history in the 1600s, Army Rangers have been ready to take on difficult missions behind enemy lines and are some of the most skilled soldiers in the US military. Readers will discover the intense modern training of a Ranger and trace history to the role of a Ranger in battles during the French and Indian War. Exciting photographs show Rangers in action all over the world. Informative sidebars and a resourceful glossary enhance the book's account of the thrilling missions of specially trained Army Rangers. Series Review: US Special Foreces"This excellent, fast-paced series reads, at times, like a junior training manual. Readers will get the inside scoop on what it takes to be a member of the U.S. Special Forces. . .students will be fascinated by the concise but satisfying information and the color photographs of troops at work."-School Library Journal