April 1, 2021
Gr 5 Up-Different branches of the U.S. military and associated careers are highlighted in this six-book series. Each book provides a history of the branch, as well as common tools used by military professionals, a glossary, online resources, and an activity challenge related to the activities and duties of each role. The strength of this series is that the information is clearly organized and presented, which will benefit readers who are interested in military careers but who might be reluctant readers. The downside to this series is the lack of gender diversity represented in the photographs. Overall, the series offers a wealth of information about different careers but falls short of accurately representing different identities in the military industry. VERDICT This series might supplement a larger collection but offers limited diversity representation.
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