The U.S. Marine Corps

By Michael Benson

Book Overview

Called the ''first to fight,'' a U.S. Marine is more likely to see combat that someone in any of the other military branches. In addition to fighting in wars, Marines protect naval ships and other military sites along America's coast. Unlike other branches, the Marines work directly for the president. Learn more about this courageous branch of the military.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822516489
• ISBN13: 9780822516484
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Lerner Publications
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.8" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7