Army: Civilian to Soldier

Becoming a Soldier

by Meish Goldish, Fred Pushies (Contributor)

Meet Ian Fisher. When he turned 17 years old in 2006, he announced that he wanted to become a soldier. It was good timing. The United States was at war in Iraq, and Ian was eager to help out. Like thousands of other patriotic young men and women, Ian enlisted in the U.S. Army after graduating from high school. He was immediately sent to Fort Benning, an army base in Georgia, for basic combat training. There, Ian went through a grueling, nine-week program that would transform him from a civilian into a soldier. Upon graduation, he received advanced training and eventually fought in Iraq, thus fulfilling his goal of serving his country in combat. What does it take to become one of the finest soldiers in the world? Kids will find out in Civilian to Soldier, an exciting look inside the U.S. Army's basic combat training. From orientation to graduation, kids will learn all about the training process—and discover that it takes heart and determination to become a U.S. soldier.

Genres: Nonfiction

24 pages, Library Binding

First published August 1, 2010

Reviews

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great non-fiction book that discusses how a person trains to enter the army from signing up to graduating to become a soldier. I thought this is a great book for students who are interested in combat related topics. I would use this book to give to my students for their browse box to read for fun.

[Holly Thompson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great non-fiction book about what it's like to be in basic training for the US Army.

[wjkb · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really good book following the training to become a soldier.

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book by a favorite author! This book follows one character, an Army recruit, through his professional training. I features lots of information, good photos, Preparing for the Army, a Glossary and an Index.