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1) Bomber planes

Author

Schleifer, Jay

Series

Wings

Publisher

Capstone Press

Pub. Date

c1996

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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Describes the design of various types of bombers, their uses in combat, and their role in the future.

2) Air battles

Author

Maynard, Christopher

Series

Wings

Publisher

F. Watts

Pub. Date

c1987

Language

English

Description

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Describes aircraft and air combats of World War II, examining how the aircraft developed from lightly armed biplanes to jet fighters equipped with radar and flying bombers carrying atomic weapons.

3) Fighter planes of World War II

Author

Masters, Nancy Robinson

Series

Wings of war

Publisher

Capstone High/Low

Pub. Date

c1998

Language

English

Description

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Introduces various kinds of fighter planes used by the Army Air Force and by the Navy and Marines during World War II, their missions, and the weapons employed.

4) High-altitude spy planes: the U-2s

Author

Sweetman, Bill

Series

War planes

Publisher

Capstone High-Interest Books

Pub. Date

[2001]

Language

English

Description

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Discusses the U-2 spy plane, its engines, sensors, and future in the U.S. Air Force.

5) Battlefield support

Author

Cornish, Geoff

Series

Military hardware in action

Publisher

Lerner Pub. Company

Pub. Date

[2003]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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Profiles some of the different equipment and personnel that provide support services on the battlefield for the United States and other nations around the world.

6) The F/A-18 Hornet

Author

Seidman, David

Series

U.S. warplanes

Publisher

Rosen Pub. Group's Rosen Central

Pub. Date

2003.

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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Discusses the history of the F/A-18C Hornet jet fighter plane and its use in various missions in battle, from the Vietnamese Conflict to the war against terrorism in Afghanistan.

7) Aircraft of World War I

Author

Hamilton, John

Series

World War I

Publisher

Abdo Pub

Pub. Date

c2004

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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An overview of the use of aircraft in World War I.

8) Airplanes of World War II

Author

Masters, Nancy Robinson

Series

Wings of war

Publisher

Capstone High/Low

Pub. Date

c1998

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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An introduction to the different kinds of airplanes used in World War II, including information about airplane parts and pilots' codes.

9) Bombers of World War II

Author

Masters, Nancy Robinson

Series

Wings of war

Publisher

Capstone High/Low

Pub. Date

c1998

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

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Introduces the different kinds of bombers used during World War II, their capabilities, the kinds of missions on which they were sent, and any special characteristics.

10) Air forces of World War II

Author

Taylor, Mike

Series

World War II

Publisher

Abdo & Daughters

Pub. Date

c1998

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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Describes the different airplanes used by the air forces in World War II and the military strategies that led to the defeat of the Axis powers.

11) Fighter jets

Author

Morey, Allan

Series

Bullfrog books. Machines at work

Publisher

Bullfrog Books

Pub. Date

[2015]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes fighter jets and the parts that help them fly fast and hit targets in battle"--Provided by publisher.

12) Military aircraft of WWII

Author

Hansen, Ole Steen

Series

Story of flight

Publisher

Crabtree

Pub. Date

[2003]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

13) Military aircraft

Author

Schuh, Mari C

Series

Amazing military machines

Publisher

Pebble, a Capstone imprint

Pub. Date

[2023]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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"Militaries need fast and powerful machines in the air. Fighter jets, cargo planes, and other amazing aircraft zoom over land and water to get the job done!"--Provided by amazon.