The US Coast Guard has the important job of keeping US waters safe. From life jackets to helicopters, US Coast Guard Equipment and Vehicles explores the gear that the coast guard 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.