What's inside?
Author
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
This high-interest volume introduces readers to the exciting world of World War II aircraft. Through detailed diagrams of cockpits, engines, and weapons systems, readers are given a birds-eye view inside an impressive collection of World War II aircraft, including the United States P-51D Mustang, which shot down more enemy aircraft than any other Allied fighter plane. Also included are such heavy hitters as Japans Zero fighter, Germanys Messerschmitt...
2) Battleships
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press ; Rosen Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In this engaging volume, readers discover the amazing world of battleships, the biggest and most powerful military ships around. Detailed diagrams and vibrant images give a birds-eye view of all the parts and complex weaponry used on battleships, from early battleships that ran on steam up through aircraft carrier ships like the USS Nimitz and HMS Invincible. Readers learn how some of todays aircraft carriers run on nuclear power, and how battleships...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press, published by the Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes ten wooden and early ironclad warships, from the 1514 Henry Grace à Dieu to the 1862 CSS Alabama, including American, French, and Spanish vessels, and discusses their technological innovations, military use, and inner structure.
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes ten contemporary military airplanes, from the Mirage F1 to the F35 Lightning II, including American, European, and Soviet aircraft, and discusses their technological innovations, military use, and inner structure.
5) Submarines
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book introduces readers to the underwater world of submarines, showing them how these amazing watercraft have used stealthy secret attacks throughout history to revolutionize ocean warfare. Vibrant images and detailed diagrams of submarines from the U.S., Britain, Russia, and Germany are featured, from U-boats of the early 20th century to todays fastest and most powerful nuclear submarines. Readers will see firsthand how developments in technology...
6) Tanks
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
This visually dynamic book lets readers explore how tanks are used in wilderness, desert, and urban terrains. Detailed diagrams of tanks throughout history will give readers an inside look into how tanks operate, from the tanks used during World War I all the way up to today. Engaging yet accessible text presents fascinating facts about tanks from armies and countries all around the world, and investigates how high-tech weapons and transport systems...