Marine Force Recon by Marica Amidon Lusted-ADVISABLE

Lusted, Marica Amidon, Marine Force Recon. Pgs. 32. Lerner Publishing Company, 2014. $26.60

Ever wondered what it takes to be a member of the elite team of Marine Force Recon? Or what they do? Performing search-and-seizure missions, investigating enemy coastlines, and gathering secret information are just a few of the things they do. Discover what exactly this elite force is and what their duties are in this informative book.

This book has a great layout with photos, quotes, and other primary sources mixed in. Transitions between chapters are smooth and interspersed text boxes of definitions and more information are helpful for the reader. Informative and engaging, readers who enjoy books about our military or who need read to need a non-fiction will enjoy reading this book. Included are additional sources for information, a glossary, and an index. EL. ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Kira M, Youth Services Librarian, WHI Public Library.