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K-3
Military Aircraft & Vehicles series.
Six categories of military vehicles are described in this series. Each volume provides three or four brief examples of each type of vehicle, with an "Up Close" look at one example. The very basic texts are easy to read but lack depth. Highlighted words are defined to help explain military terms. Large color photographs provide a good look at each vehicle. Glos., ind. Review covers these Military Aircraft & Vehicles titles: Military Amphibious Vehicles, Military Attack Aircraft, Military Bomber Aircraft, Military Fighter Aircraft, Military Tracked Vehicles, and Military Wheeled Vehicles.
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K-3
Military Aircraft & Vehicles series.
Six categories of military vehicles are described in this series. Each volume provides three or four brief examples of each type of vehicle, with an "Up Close" look at one example. The very basic texts are easy to read but lack depth. Highlighted words are defined to help explain military terms. Large color photographs provide a good look at each vehicle. Glos., ind. Review covers these Military Aircraft & Vehicles titles: Military Amphibious Vehicles, Military Attack Aircraft, Military Bomber Aircraft, Military Fighter Aircraft, Military Tracked Vehicles, and Military Wheeled Vehicles.
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K-3
Military Aircraft & Vehicles series.
Six categories of military vehicles are described in this series. Each volume provides three or four brief examples of each type of vehicle, with an "Up Close" look at one example. The very basic texts are easy to read but lack depth. Highlighted words are defined to help explain military terms. Large color photographs provide a good look at each vehicle. Glos., ind. Review covers these Military Aircraft & Vehicles titles: Military Amphibious Vehicles, Military Attack Aircraft, Military Bomber Aircraft, Military Fighter Aircraft, Military Tracked Vehicles, and Military Wheeled Vehicles.
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K-3
Military Aircraft & Vehicles series.
Six categories of military vehicles are described in this series. Each volume provides three or four brief examples of each type of vehicle, with an "Up Close" look at one example. The very basic texts are easy to read but lack depth. Highlighted words are defined to help explain military terms. Large color photographs provide a good look at each vehicle. Glos., ind. Review covers these Military Aircraft & Vehicles titles: Military Amphibious Vehicles, Military Attack Aircraft, Military Bomber Aircraft, Military Fighter Aircraft, Military Tracked Vehicles, and Military Wheeled Vehicles.
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K-3
Military Aircraft & Vehicles series.
Six categories of military vehicles are described in this series. Each volume provides three or four brief examples of each type of vehicle, with an "Up Close" look at one example. The very basic texts are easy to read but lack depth. Highlighted words are defined to help explain military terms. Large color photographs provide a good look at each vehicle. Glos., ind. Review covers these Military Aircraft & Vehicles titles: Military Amphibious Vehicles, Military Attack Aircraft, Military Bomber Aircraft, Military Fighter Aircraft, Military Tracked Vehicles, and Military Wheeled Vehicles.
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K-3
Military Aircraft & Vehicles series.
Six categories of military vehicles are described in this series. Each volume provides three or four brief examples of each type of vehicle, with an "Up Close" look at one example. The very basic texts are easy to read but lack depth. Highlighted words are defined to help explain military terms. Large color photographs provide a good look at each vehicle. Glos., ind. Review covers these Military Aircraft & Vehicles titles: Military Amphibious Vehicles, Military Attack Aircraft, Military Bomber Aircraft, Military Fighter Aircraft, Military Tracked Vehicles, and Military Wheeled Vehicles.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| January, 2013
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-61783-685-5$18.95
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4-6
Military Aircraft series.
Hamilton briefly discusses four types of military aircraft built and used during and following World War II. The simplistic, straightforward texts present a succinct history of each machine, including the latest construction and technological improvements and the importance of each in today's military operations. Military enthusiasts and reluctant readers will respond to the numerous photographs, specification information, and "Xtreme Fact" inserts. Glos., ind. Review covers these Military Aircraft titles: A-10 Thunderbolt II, AC-130H/U Gunship, B-52 Stratofortress, and F-22 Raptor.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| January, 2013
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-61783-686-2$18.95
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4-6
Military Aircraft series.
Hamilton briefly discusses four types of military aircraft built and used during and following World War II. The simplistic, straightforward texts present a succinct history of each machine, including the latest construction and technological improvements and the importance of each in today's military operations. Military enthusiasts and reluctant readers will respond to the numerous photographs, specification information, and "Xtreme Fact" inserts. Glos., ind. Review covers these Military Aircraft titles: A-10 Thunderbolt II, AC-130H/U Gunship, B-52 Stratofortress, and F-22 Raptor.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| January, 2013
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-61783-687-9$18.95
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4-6
Military Aircraft series.
Hamilton briefly discusses four types of military aircraft built and used during and following World War II. The simplistic, straightforward texts present a succinct history of each machine, including the latest construction and technological improvements and the importance of each in today's military operations. Military enthusiasts and reluctant readers will respond to the numerous photographs, specification information, and "Xtreme Fact" inserts. Glos., ind. Review covers these Military Aircraft titles: A-10 Thunderbolt II, AC-130H/U Gunship, B-52 Stratofortress, and F-22 Raptor.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| January, 2013
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-61783-688-6$18.95
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4-6
Military Aircraft series.
Hamilton briefly discusses four types of military aircraft built and used during and following World War II. The simplistic, straightforward texts present a succinct history of each machine, including the latest construction and technological improvements and the importance of each in today's military operations. Military enthusiasts and reluctant readers will respond to the numerous photographs, specification information, and "Xtreme Fact" inserts. Glos., ind. Review covers these Military Aircraft titles: A-10 Thunderbolt II, AC-130H/U Gunship, B-52 Stratofortress, and F-22 Raptor.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| January, 2012
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-61783-268-0$18.95
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4-6
Military Aircraft series.
Hamilton briefly profiles military aircraft built and used during the last quarter of the twentieth century. The simple, straightforward (if limited) texts describe how the latest construction materials and advanced technology of these aircraft have made them suited for military use. The many double-page photos and "Xtreme Fact" boxes will draw in reluctant readers. Glos., ind. Review covers these Military Aircraft titles: AH-64D Apache Longbow, B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, F-16 Fighting Falcon, and F-35 Lighting II.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| January, 2012
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-61783-269-7$18.95
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4-6
Military Aircraft series.
Hamilton briefly profiles military aircraft built and used during the last quarter of the twentieth century. The simple, straightforward (if limited) texts describe how the latest construction materials and advanced technology of these aircraft have made them suited for military use. The many double-page photos and "Xtreme Fact" boxes will draw in reluctant readers. Glos., ind. Review covers these Military Aircraft titles: AH-64D Apache Longbow, B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, F-16 Fighting Falcon, and F-35 Lighting II.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| January, 2012
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-61783-266-6$18.95
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4-6
Military Aircraft series.
Hamilton briefly profiles military aircraft built and used during the last quarter of the twentieth century. The simple, straightforward (if limited) texts describe how the latest construction materials and advanced technology of these aircraft have made them suited for military use. The many double-page photos and "Xtreme Fact" boxes will draw in reluctant readers. Glos., ind. Review covers these Military Aircraft titles: AH-64D Apache Longbow, B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, F-16 Fighting Falcon, and F-35 Lighting II.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| January, 2012
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-61783-267-3$18.95
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4-6
Military Aircraft series.
Hamilton briefly profiles military aircraft built and used during the last quarter of the twentieth century. The simple, straightforward (if limited) texts describe how the latest construction materials and advanced technology of these aircraft have made them suited for military use. The many double-page photos and "Xtreme Fact" boxes will draw in reluctant readers. Glos., ind. Review covers these Military Aircraft titles: AH-64D Apache Longbow, B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, F-16 Fighting Falcon, and F-35 Lighting II.
48 pp.
| Enslow
| October, 2002
|
LibraryISBN 0-7660-1718-4$$18.95
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4-6
Aircraft series.
Flat prose describes the history, development, design, and uses of various aircraft. The texts feature vignettes about and quotes from those who have piloted these craft; most aren't as well known as Scott O'Grady (in Rescue Helicopters), but all add authenticity. Each volume in this series includes specifications for numerous vehicles and color photos of varying quality. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Aircraft titles: Crime-Fighting Aircraft, Fire-Fighting Aircraft and Smoke Jumpers, Rescue Helicopters and Aircraft, and The Supersonic X-15 and High-Tech NASA Aircraft.]
48 pp.
| Enslow
| April, 2002
|
LibraryISBN 0-7660-1715-X$$18.95
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4-6
Aircraft series.
Flat, rushed surveys identify some of the aircraft used by the military during armed conflicts, in law enforcement, and for rescue missions. Illustrated with sometimes grainy color photographs, the books in this series discuss the design and capabilities of various craft, and the training requirements of those who pilot them. Specifications for some planes are included. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Aircraft titles: Coast Guard Rescue and Patrol Aircraft, and Navy Combat Aircraft and Pilots. ]
48 pp.
| Enslow
| March, 2002
|
LibraryISBN 0-7660-1716-8$$18.95
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4-6
Aircraft series.
Flat, rushed surveys identify some of the aircraft used by the military during armed conflicts, in law enforcement, and for rescue missions. Illustrated with sometimes grainy color photographs, the books in this series discuss the design and capabilities of various craft, and the training requirements of those who pilot them. Specifications for some planes are included. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Aircraft titles: Coast Guard Rescue and Patrol Aircraft, and Navy Combat Aircraft and Pilots. ]
48 pp.
| Enslow
| August, 2002
|
TradeISBN 0-7660-1717-6$$18.95
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4-6
Aircraft series.
Flat prose describes the history, development, design, and uses of various aircraft. The texts feature vignettes about and quotes from those who have piloted these craft; most aren't as well known as Scott O'Grady (in Rescue Helicopters), but all add authenticity. Each volume in this series includes specifications for numerous vehicles and color photos of varying quality. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Aircraft titles: Crime-Fighting Aircraft, Fire-Fighting Aircraft and Smoke Jumpers, Rescue Helicopters and Aircraft, and The Supersonic X-15 and High-Tech NASA Aircraft.]
48 pp.
| Enslow
| September, 2002
|
LibraryISBN 0-7660-1719-2$$18.95
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4-6
Aircraft series.
Flat prose describes the history, development, design, and uses of various aircraft. The texts feature vignettes about and quotes from those who have piloted these craft; most aren't as well known as Scott O'Grady (in Rescue Helicopters), but all add authenticity. Each volume in this series includes specifications for numerous vehicles and color photos of varying quality. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Aircraft titles: Crime-Fighting Aircraft, Fire-Fighting Aircraft and Smoke Jumpers, Rescue Helicopters and Aircraft, and The Supersonic X-15 and High-Tech NASA Aircraft.]
48 pp.
| Enslow
| November, 2002
|
LibraryISBN 0-7660-1720-6$$18.95
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4-6
Aircraft series.
Flat prose describes the history, development, design, and uses of various aircraft. The texts feature vignettes about and quotes from those who have piloted these craft; most aren't as well known as Scott O'Grady (in Rescue Helicopters), but all add authenticity. Each volume in this series includes specifications for numerous vehicles and color photos of varying quality. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Aircraft titles: Crime-Fighting Aircraft, Fire-Fighting Aircraft and Smoke Jumpers, Rescue Helicopters and Aircraft, and The Supersonic X-15 and High-Tech NASA Aircraft.]