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The U.S. Marine Raiders have a long and honored history. Explore the daring missions these bold warriors have carried out in the line of duty.

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9781491487044

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Appealing to young military buffs and history enthusiasts, this collection spans the years between each unit's earliest operations and their contemporary missions. . . .each title gives readers a glimpse of the subject operation including relevant information such as names and dates, while a corresponding time line at the bottom of the page identifies the conflict as well as the mission's location, goal, and outcome. . . .the series provides a solid starting point for independent research.-- School Library Journal Concise chapters keep this entry in the Special Ops Mission Timelines series moving, while photos and paintings help pique interest.-- Booklist

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Lisa M. Bolt Simons has published more than 50 nonfiction children's books, as well as four middle grade choose your path novels and an adult history book. She's twice received an Honorable Mention for the McKnight Artist Fellowship for Writers in Children's Literature. She's also received a Minnesota State Arts Board Grant and other accolades for her writing. Lisa is a proud mom to her science- and math-minded twin daughter and son. Originally from Colorado, Lisa lives in Southern Minnesota with her husband, who also loves to read.

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