Careers in the Secret Service

by Adam Woog

Book Overview

While the Secret Service is thought of synonymously with the President of the U.S., only one agent has ever died in the line of duty protecting a President. Private Leslie Coffelt was killed during his duty of protection of President Harry Truman. Readers will learn that there is a rich, varied history of the Secret Service, and that there are several different positions within the service. They will learn about the education, training, and equipment...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1627124357
• ISBN13: 9781627124355
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.8" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 11 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 8