Those who serve in our special forces are known as strong and brave. As they train, they prepare themselves for each of their roles that they represent. In the series Special Forces, readers will understand and learn how Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, Pararescue Specialists, and Marine Force Recons live their daily lives. Featuring a handy table of contents, with fun titles for each chapter to better capture the interest of readers, the books introduce each topic clearly, making it easy to understand. Besides the clear table of contents, there’s an At a Glance section that offers bullet points about the main points featured in each volume. In Life as a Pararescue Specialist, readers will best understand the importance of these professionals as part of the U.S. Air Force, rescuing military members in danger. Life as an Army Ranger digs into work as part of the special forces, exploring the weapons and helicopters they use and showing how selective and grueling that career is. Readers who pick up Life as a Navy SEAL will better understand the Navy SEALs and their life completing underwater missions, as they transport themselves in SEAL delivery vehicles that fit up to six of them. Life in the Marine Force Recon thoroughly explains the role of these soldiers who head behind enemy lines to perform recon. Packed with action-filled images, a glossary, an index, source notes, and reading recommendations, these are perfect for readers curious about careers in the special forces.

Facts about elite forces within the United States military are presented in these six volumes. Each title contains information on the objectives of each force, requirements for recruits, weapons and vehicles employed, and examples of famous missions. Readers learn that the Marine Force Recon rescued captured soldier Jessica Lynch, the Army Rangers gather information and conduct raids, and the Navy SEALS use mini submarines to transport members on underwater missions. The Green Berets often work with foreign guerillas, only 20% of recruits complete pararescue training, and members of the Delta Force employ the Colt M1911 pistol and the M4 Carbine. Colorful illustrations accompany the texts. The narratives are informative and comprehensive but may prove dry for casual readers. Two volumes, Life as a Navy SEAL and Life as a Pararescue Specialist use the former name of Fort Moore (Fort Benning) which may confuse some. Only those with a keen interest in the subjects will read; others will use for reports. VERDICT For collections with a demand for military subjects and whose collections need updating, these volumes will be suitable enough.