The United States Air Force (All about Branches of the U.S. Military)

by Tracy Vonder Brink (Author)

The Air Force was once a part of the Army. Today, it stands as its own powerful military branch. It relies on highly trained airmen and advanced aircraft to complete missions around the world. Learn about the roles of airmen and their training, and get an inside look at the advanced equipment, aircraft, and weapons the Air Force uses.
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K-Gr 3--Young military enthusiasts will find these five colorful volumes both informative and attractive. In short, simple prose the author details the missions, jobs, weapons, and uniforms of the five branches of the U.S. armed forces. Readers learn about the M4 rifle that shoots up to 950 bullets per minute, the Air Force F-22 fighter plane, the M-ATV that can drive Marines through mud and water, icebreakers used by the Coast Guard to keep waterways navigable, and the F/A-18s that fly off of Navy carriers. All titles feature information on age, citizenship, and training requirements as well as the different types of jobs airmen, soldiers, sailors, and marines do. Bright photographs enhance the text with the diversity of each branch's members, weapons, and work locations. VERDICT These perennial favorite subjects will be welcomed by youngsters with an interest in the military and should be considered by public and school libraries.

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Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781977131720
Lexile Measure
470
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Pebble Books
Publication date
January 01, 2021
Series
All about Branches of the U.S. Military
BISAC categories
JNF025130 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Military & Wars
JNF011000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Careers
JNF057010 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Transportation | Aviation
JNF025170 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States/General
Library of Congress categories
United States

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