The Navy in Action presents the history of the United States Navy and provides an overview of career opportunities in this branch of the military. The book explores structure and size, careers and pay, the Naval Academy at Anapolis, boot camp, life in the military, as well as how to join the U.S. Navy. One chapter focuses on women and minorities in the military.
Gaines presents an admirable overview of the United States Navy in this addition to the "U.S. Military Branches and Careers" series. She traces the history of the Navy from its humble two-ship beginning during the American Revolutionary War to its current state as the largest navy in the world. In an interesting twist from other military nonfiction books, the author has a specific section describing how people can join the Navy, outlining how people joined in the past and what today's recruits can expect. The detail provided also includes diagrams illustrating the organization of the military and specifically the Navy. Gaines provides in-depth coverage regarding women and minorities in the Navy, including Eleanor Roosevelt's fight to include African-American women in the Navy Nurse Corps. Last, the author focuses on the future of the American naval forces. Full of information, the book includes small sections focusing on people or events within the history of the United States Navy as well as a glossary and Internet information. This book provides a starting point for anyone trying to learn about the United States Navy.
The Horn Book Guide
July-December 2001...
U.S. Military Branches and Careers series. Following a nearly identical format, each book in this series introduces a branch of the military, relates its history, examines the different career paths available to its members, and discusses the roles of women and minorities. Accompanied by average-quality black-and-white photos, the volumes will be helpful to those considering a career in military service. Bib., glos., ind.
About the Author
A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Ann Graham Gaines has written several nonfiction books for children. Among her books for Enslow Publishers, Inc., are The Panama Canal in American History, Jim Bowie: Hero of the Alamo, and Commodore Perry Opens Japan to Trade in World History
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