Becoming a Soldier

What does it take to become one of the finest soldiers in the world? Kids will find out in this exciting look inside the U.S. military’s basic training programs. From grueling physical tests of stamina that push recruits to complete exhaustion to combat-training exercises where enemy attacks can happen at any moment, readers will go behind the scenes as they follow aspiring soldiers through the training process—from enlistment to graduation. It’s a must-have for readers beginning to have an interest in the military, as well as for kids with parents in military careers.