Gordon, Nick. Marine Expeditionary Units.

Gordon, Nick.  Marine Expeditionary Units.  Scholastic/Childrens Press  2013  24p   $17.26  ISBN 978-0-531-23499-0      elem      series: U.S.Military  VG

Elementary students who enjoy learning about the armed forces will like this new title on the Marine Expeditionary Units (MEU.  Because it is written in an easy-to-comprehend style, students will gain a basic understanding of what the Marine Expeditionary Unit does in the Special Forces.  The author includes some basic information on this important group, as well as how it performs its air-ground special missions.  Students will become familiar with a variety of vehicles used, including helicopters, tanks, missiles, and guns.  Readers are presented with the Marine Expeditionary Units motto and what its major engagements include.  Reluctant readers and those students interested in seeing armed forces vehicles and equipment will be pleased with the color photographs provided by the author.

In addition to these gorgeous color photographs, the author includes easy-to-read text, “MEU Fact” boxes, a glossary of terms, a list of recommended books and web sites, and a general index. 

For schools that use Accelerated Reader, there is AR Quiz #157191.  The U.S. Military series explores different branches of the armed forces and their respective special forces. Thirteen titles have been published as of this date. 

U. S. Marine Corps Organization                             --Charleen Forba-Mayer