This title explores the elite special operations soldiers of the United States Navy. Readers will learn that SEAL stands for sea, air, and land, and that team members perform some of the most dangerous missions of the US military. Topics include SEAL history, training, underwater demolition, combat diving, and land warfare. Also covered are special weapons and equipment used by SEALs. A Table of Contents, Glossary, Index, and full-color photos are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.