Stephen Person
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
On the moonless night of May 2, 2011, two Black Hawk helicopters crossed the border from Afghanistan into Pakistan. Crowded into each helicopter cabin were members of the U.S. Navy SEAL Team Six. These were some of the most highly trained special operations forces in the world. The mission of SEAL Team Six was to hunt down the world's most wanted terrorist--Osama bin Laden. However, bin Laden had successfully escaped capture for more than ten years....
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
On October 3, 1993, Michael Durant was sent on the most dangerous mission of his life. A brutal warlord was trying to seize control of Somalia. American forces, however, were determined to stop him. Michael Durant was a helicopter pilot for the U.S. Army's elite special operations force known as the Night Stalkers. His mission was to fly U.S. Army Rangers into the heart of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, so that they could capture the warlord. Would...
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Co
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes malaria, including its history, how it spreads, how doctors and organizations work to eradicate the illness, and firsthand accounts of affected individuals.