The US Navy has the important job of defending the United States by sea. From aircraft carriers to Tomahawk missiles, US Navy Equipment and Vehicles explores the gear that the navy uses to complete this mission. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.