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Life in Army Basic Training (High Interest Books)

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Perhaps I should of observed the price or the number of pages or even read a few pages. Basically, I was utterly disappointed. The book took me about 8 minutes to read from start to end. This book has a reading level of about 8th grade with large font and only gives a very brief insight into basic combat training.

This is not a book for anyone who is actually looking to find out anything about what happens at Army basic training...I purchased this book hoping to get an inside look at basic. The book talked more about making friends and having fun than it did about drills, formations or any of the actual physical training one would encounter. The book is written on a 2nd grade level at best and should not be purchased by anyone who is looking for any kind of pertinent information on the Army whatsoever.

... This is a work that is meant for elementary children and not for anyone actually looking into the military lifestyle. It read more like a leaflet than a book. It was not just short; the book spoke more about making new friends at basic training, than it did any actual training. I can honestly say I did not learn a single fact about the Army, basic training or any other aspect of the military from this book. Unless you are buying it for that 3 year old who is learning to read, do not waste your money.

I ordered this book for my 10-year-old nephew who is interested in reading about the Army. This book is listed as being appropriate for ages 9-12 and seemed like a bargain at $6. I was really disappointed when it came in the mail though; I thought it was a free pamphlet that had come in the package. The book is extremely thin and small, and I think way below the reading level of a 9-12 year old. It is just as bad as another book by the same group, Life in the Army - Special Forces. I would not recommend this to anyone; regardless of the reading level the book isn't worth even the $6.

This book displays an acurate discription of Basic combat training in the United Satates army. It has been recommended to many applicants prior to signing contract in order for them to get a good picture of what their actually geetinig into. Life in Army Basic Training outlines the 7 core army values and describes the 10 weeks of mental and physical structure that all apllicants must endure prior to the active service of their country. I would recomend this book to any one thinking about joining the army or having an interest in basic training.