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Books in Torque: Military Machines series

  • Battle Tanks: Power in the Field

    Gerry Souter

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Oct. 1, 2006)
    Examines the role of tanks in the military, discussing special skills needed by armor crewmen and profiling specific fighting vehicles.
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  • Helicopters

    Katie Gillespie

    Paperback (Let's Read, July 1, 2016)
    From submarines to fighter jets, young readers will love learning about the worlds most exciting military machinery in the Mighty Military Machines series. Filled with vivid photos and fascinating facts, this series is sure to engage young readers as they learn about the mechanisms and uses of these incredible machines.
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  • Submarines

    John Willis

    Paperback (Let's Read, July 1, 2016)
    From submarines to fighter jets, young readers will love learning about the worlds most exciting military machinery in the Mighty Military Machines series. Filled with vivid photos and fascinating facts, this series is sure to engage young readers as they learn about the mechanisms and uses of these incredible machines.
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  • Aircraft Carriers

    John Willis

    Hardcover (Let's Read, July 1, 2016)
    From submarines to fighter jets, young readers will love learning about the worlds most exciting military machinery in the Mighty Military Machines series. Filled with vivid photos and fascinating facts, this series is sure to engage young readers as they learn about the mechanisms and uses of these incredible machines.
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  • Ships

    Catherine Ellis

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2007)
    Introduces military ships, discussing their parts, people associated with them, and different kinds.
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  • Air Force One

    Ryan Nagelhout

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Did you know that the President of the United States gets his own airplane? Thats Air Force One! Its a custom-made plane with special areas few people have ever seen, but we can take a look inside with this book. Readers will learn the history of presidential airplanes, check out the different sections of the plane, and even learn fun facts about the name Air Force One. Can the vice president fly in Air Force One? What happens if the president is on another plane? Readers will love finding out with this great book about the president in flight.
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  • Submarines

    John Willis

    Hardcover (Let's Read, July 1, 2016)
    From submarines to fighter jets, young readers will love learning about the worlds most exciting military machinery in the Mighty Military Machines series. Filled with vivid photos and fascinating facts, this series is sure to engage young readers as they learn about the mechanisms and uses of these incredible machines.
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  • Humvees: High Mobility in the Field

    Prof Michael Teitelbaum, Scott Nelson

    Library Binding (Enslow Publishers, Nov. 1, 2006)
    - Features high-interest, exciting topics geared toward lower reading levels- Stories tell of soldiers and sailors in action using various military vehicles/weapons in combat from different military branches- Full color photos and illustrations throughout- Historical information on the U.S. military and on the various conflicts involved- Supports the History/Social Studies, Civics, and American Government curricula
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  • Military Rifles: Fierce Firepower

    Gerry Souter

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Nov. 1, 2006)
    Describes the evolution of the military rifle and examines modern rifles, including the M16, the M4, and various sniper rifles.
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  • Submarines

    Catherine Ellis

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2007)
    Introduces submarines, discussing their parts, uses, and capabilities.
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  • Helicopters: High-flying Heroes

    Karen Bledsoe, Glen Bledsoe

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Nov. 1, 2006)
    Describes the helicopters used in the military, including what they are built to do, what each member of the crew does, and how they have been used in modern and past wars.
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  • Amphibious Vehicles

    Ryan Nagelhout

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Amphibious vehicles are known for their versatility in helping troops and supplies get from sea to land and back again. Starting out with boats with wheels, these machines are fast and full of technology to keep people safe and always moving. Readers will learn about how amphibious vehicles developed and see examples of modern amphibious vehicles in the military today. Theyll also get a glimpse into the future of amphibious vehicles in the military.
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