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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Explores the largest and oldest branch of the US armed forces. Readers will learn of the Army's birth during the Revolutionary War, and of the many wars it has fought in since. Other topics include Army training, the Army National Guard, armored vehicles, artillery, helicopters, paratroopers, and special operations forces" --
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Explores the US Air Force and its powerful fleet of aircraft. Readers will learn about the history of air combat, from World War I to the war in Iraq. Other topics include pilot training and the US Air Force Academy. Readers will also examine aircraft such as the F-35 Lightning II fighter, the B-2 Spirit bomber, and Predator drones" --
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Explores the US Marine Corps, America's all-purpose military force. Readers will learn about the Corps' history, including its creation during the Revolutionary War. Other topics include Marine training, weapons, and equipment. These include M27 Infantry Automatic Rifles, field artillery, amphibious assault vehicles, M1A1 Abrams tanks, AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters, and F-35 Lightning II jets." --
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Explores the examines the US Navy, the largest navy in the world. Readers will learn about the Navy's origins as the Continental Navy in 1775, during the Revolutionary War. Other topics include training, aircraft carriers, Naval aircraft, amphibious assault ships, cruisers, destroyers, frigates, ballistic missile submarines, and attack submarines" --
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
This title explores the development and use of the A-10 Thunderbolt II, the first US Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. Readers will follow the history of the aircraft, and learn its military and performance specifications, as well as its features and advantages in the field. Readers will learn about its weapon systems including general purpose bombs, cluster bomb units, laser guided bombs, joint direct attack...
6) Cougars
Author
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Learn the history of the Cougar and its different versions, as well as Cougar specifications including size and weight, top speed, armament, and cost. Also described are the roles of Cougar crew members--the driver and the co-driver. Protective features, armament, and engine power are discussed, as well as the future of the Cougar. Easy-to-read text, interesting facts and quotes, and oversized, full-color photographs draw in reluctant readers, leaving...
7) Strykers
Author
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of the Stryker tank and its different versions, as well as Stryker specifications including size and weight, armor, armament, and transport.
8) Abrams tanks
Author
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Compnay
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Learn the history of the tank and its different versions, as well as tank specifications including size and weight, top speed, armament, and cost. Also described are the roles of Abrams tank crew members--the commander, the gunner, the loader, and the driver. Weapons and camouflage are discussed, as well as the future of the Abrams tank. Easy-to-read text, interesting facts and quotes, and oversized, full-color photographs draw in reluctant readers,...
9) Paladins
Author
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Looks at the United States Army's M109A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzer, presenting information about the role the vehicle plays in combat, its history, and its specifications.
Author
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Looks at the United States Army's Bradley Fighting Vehicle, presenting information about the role it plays in combat, its history, and its specifications.
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