The U.S. Navy at War

Children's Literature

Since the American Revolution, men and women serving in the United States Navy have striven to defend this nation. Over the past two hundred and twenty five years the American Navy has also greatly expanded, as has its mission. Beginning with a handful of wooded vessels, the U.S. Navy now operates a vast armada of modern ships. Aircraft carrier attack groups sail across the oceans of the world carrying more destructive power than whole armies of the past. Nuclear submarines traverse the seas in a clandestine world. Surface ships armed with Tomahawk Missiles are capable of striking at targets over a thousand miles away with high accuracy. The story of the American Navy is introduced in this illustrated, short history of that branch of the U.S. military services. Starting with the Persian Gulf War, the author briefly touches upon a variety of themes related to the Navy. This high interest book should appeal to young readers who are interested in military history and weaponry. Part of the "On the Front Lines" series. 2002, Capstone Press, $21.26. Ages 8 to 10. Reviewer:Greg M. Romaneck