Readers will patrol the world's waters with this engaging text to discover how a country's navy can protect interests both at home and abroad. Included is an introduction to branches of the naval service, such as air wings, marines, and coast guards. Readers discover that navies are not limited to just the high seas—navy pilots soar high in the skies and are among the best pilots in the world. Readers will learn how important engineering, math, and teamwork are to building a strong naval workforce, and can take a test about the navy's ability to fight on land and in the air to assess what they've learned.