The U.S. Coast Guard

By Dennis L. Noble

Book Overview

This series looks in detail at the armed forces of the United States--their history, strength, capabilities, technology, deployment, and key missions. Presenting the facts about the role of each service in times of war and peace, each book includes ranks and insignia, facts about the service academies, historic and contemporary photographs, a time line of significant dates, informative maps and charts, and primary source quotations.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0836856813
• ISBN13: 9780836856811
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.8" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 12