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1) Battle tanks
Author
Series
Publisher
Gloucester Press
Pub. Date
1990
Physical Desc
32 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history, technology, and future of different types of tanks, focusing on the engines, weapons, crews, defenses, combat use, and the development of anti-tank weapons.
5) Spy planes
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
1996
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 p. : ill., photos.
Language
English
Description
This book discusses the history of surveillance from the sky, describing different types of reconnaissance aircraft and their role in the future.
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
ix, 110 p : ill., map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"World War II was over, and Berlin was in ruins. US Air Force Lieutenant Gail Halvorsen knew the children of the city were suffering. They were hungry and afraid. The young pilot wanted to help, but what could one man in one plane do?"--dust jacket flap.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes various military, space, and other robots used to carry out missions that are too dangerous for human beings"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Edge Books/Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : ill., col. photos. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book describes the M1A1 Abrams tank, including its history, equipment, weapons, tactics, and future use with the U.S. Army.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes the weapons used in battles by ancient cultures, from primitive weapons like stone axes to more advanced weapons such as chariots and iron swords"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Edge Books/Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : ill., col. photos. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book introduces the M2A2 Bradley, the United States Army's infantry fighting vehicle, discussing its weapons, armor, role in combat as a troop carrier, and future improvements.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes the weapons used in battles during World War I, including infantry weapons and heavy artillery such as howitzers and machine guns"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Castles may conjure up a romantic fairy tale world; however, in real life, during the Middle Ages, castles were fortresses, providing shelter and protection for the lord as well as for the peasants who lived on his land. For an army, a lord depended on young soldiers in armor called knights who spent years at the castle learning the skills of warfare"--
19) Vikings
Author
Series
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
pages cm.
Language
English
Description
The wild, plundering lives of the Vikings have been fodder for stories and myths for centuries. The terror and destruction they allegedly caused has filled books, movie screens and more. But there is more to this rich culture than these tales often portray. This book illuminates the facts about the rich Viking culture, revealing their lives beyond warfare, such as their art, craft, and trade. Readers will also find myths clarified, with stories from...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes the weapons used in battles during the Revolutionary War, including firearms carried by infantry soldiers and artillery weapons"--Provided by publisher.