Branches of the Military

Learn all about the five branches of the US military in this new Scholastic Discover More Reader!

Over 1.4 million men and women are responsible for protecting the United States, both in wartime and in peacetime. These men and women belong to the five different branches of the military. This Level 2 Reader teaches reluctant readers all about the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Air Force, using simple text and full-color photos throughout.

With compelling themes, supporting facts, technical vocabulary, infographics, vivid maps and charts, and a variety of writing styles and text structures, Scholastic Discover More Readers are tailored to the new era of high expectations. The unique informational text reading levels have been developed and vetted by Scholastic reading experts.

Hanna Otero started her career in Teach For America, teaching third and fourth grades in Compton, California. She held editorial positions at Frank Schaffer Publications and McGraw-Hill before joining Barnes & Noble in 2001 to start the proprietary educational imprint Flash Kids. Currently the editorial director of Sterling Children's Books, Hanna also writes about parenting and education issues. Her work has appeared on various websites and in the parenting anthology DIRT IS GOOD FOR YOU. She lives in New Jersey with her family.