Using sonar to navigate a submarine. Landing a jet on an aircraft carrier within seconds. Fighting smuggling and piracy. Setting off underwater demolitions. Students will experience life in the modern Navy. Students will discover why the uniforms of a U.S. aircraft carrier crew must be specific colors and learn about a sailor’s training, from swimming tests to simulators and from huge ships to mini-subs. Readers will be intrigued to learn about submarine dives as well. Fun fact boxes support the lively narrative.