Fall 2024

Jobs in the Coast Guard

From the Set Military Careers

From crews in the sky to those keeping the operations moving behind the scenes, the United States Coast Guard is full of coast guardsmen with many different jobs. Together, they work to protect the sea. Explore the history of this military branch, discover if you have what it takes to pass basic training, and learn all about the many different careers of coast guardsmen. Back matter features fast facts, gear for the job, and more. Is a military career right for you?

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$29.95 $20.95
Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 7
Reading Level Grade 5
Dewey Number 363.28
Lexile 970L
ATOS Reading Level 6.0
Guided Reading Level
Language English
Publisher Bearport Publishing
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9798892320375
Copyright 2025
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Graphics Full-color photographs

SLJ Review of Military Careers

Gr 4–6—Career paths of members of the armed forces are presented in these simple but factual volumes. Young readers learn that air traffic controllers guide pilots, army intelligence experts gather information, the Coast Guard includes maritime enforcement specialists, and the Marine Corps employ explosive ordnance disposal specialists. Some will be surprised that microbiologists are in the Navy to track infectious diseases. Combat and rescue jobs are also briefly explored. Photographs reflecting the diversity of today’s U.S. military complement the texts. These titles provide introductions to various military jobs and will be considered informative; however, greater detail will be needed by those doing research. The specificity of the content might deter selectors whose limited budgets will attract them to more comprehensive books on the armed forces. VERDICT Though attractive and factual, the narrow content of these titles makes them additional purchases.

School Library Journal

Author: Emma Huddleston