The U.S. Navy and Military Careers

Product Description

From the exploits of Commodore John Paul Jones in the American Revolution to its current service in the Persian Gulf, the U.S. Navy has defended freedom across the world s oceans and seas. Today, the men and women of the Navy must adapt to diverse challenges, whether it is a military operation or a humanitarian mission. Taylor Baldwin Kiland describes the opportunities the Navy offers, as well as its history, current missions, and the mighty ships that protect America and its allies.

Review

Kiland (The U.S. Navy and Military Careers) and Stein (The U.S. Marine Corps and Military Careers). . . have done an outstanding job of writing about their chosen military branches . . . The enticing covers are only the beginning of two informative titles that will attract students with military interests, as well as those from military families. --School Library Journal, June 2007

. . . this volume will catch the interest of students considering a career in the navy . . . Some students will use this book for the military history component. Others will use the career information as they explore their options. The text is crisply written and well sprinkled with photographs and text blocks. --Tri State Young Adult Book Review Committee, March 2007

About the Author

Taylor Baldwin Kiland is a former naval officer the third generation in her family to serve and is a vice president of marketing and communications for the United States Navy Memorial. This is her first book for Enslow Publishers, Inc. Kiland holds both an M.A. and B.A. in journalism and lives in Arlington, Virginia.