"[This book] uses detailed profile artwork to illustrate and aid recognition of 70 iconic aircraft, and provides specification boxes to give all the technical details"--Inside front cover.

This illustrated book is a real gem for all fans of classic war planes of the piston engine and early jet eras. It contains numerous fascinating color photographs of fighters and bombers from all over the world, complete with comprehensive specifications and a brief history of each type of aircraft. Famous designs like the Messerschmitt Bf 109 or Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress are brought to life with rarely seen contemporary photographs. Additionally,...

From 1996 to 2001, Boeing and Lockheed Martin produced rival designs and prototypes for the Joint Strike Fighter, a combat plane intended for the 21st century needs of the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Marines. NOVA was allowed a first-ever inside look at a Department of Defense weapons competition, filming at Lockheed Martin's famous Skunk Works and Boeing's Phantom Works. One of the most difficult and potentially lucrative aeronautical projects ever...

Explains what military assault vehicles are, why they are important, and explains how some specific assault vehicles work.

Readers will learn over 100 facts about military sea and military air vehicles, such as helicopters, bombers, and stealth fighters, as well as, submarines, mammoth ships, and militarized barges. Reluctant readers will love the unusual facts, the amazing colorful spreads, and the lively photos attached to each vehicle's information.

Bomber aircraft are important to militaries around the world that need to destroy large targets. Readers will learn what makes these aircraft bombers, their capabilities, crewmembers, and much more. Big full-bleed photographs, new glossary terms, and a close up look at an aircraft will keep readers wanting more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Fully revised and updated and includes all the latest models and their specifications, along with detailed photos, to help readers identify the key features of each aircraft.

Attack aircraft are important to militaries around the world that need to deliver precise airstrikes. Readers will learn what makes these aircraft attackers, their capabilities, crewmembers, and much more. Big full-bleed photographs, new glossary terms, and a close up look at an aircraft will keep readers wanting more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO....

"An in-depth look at the A-10 Thunderbolt, with detailed cross-section diagrams, action photos, and fascinating facts"--Provided by publisher.