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Aircraft carriers Juvenile literature Airplanes, Military Airplanes, Military Juvenile literature Drone aircraft Kitty Hawk (Aircraft carrier) Military helicopters Military helicopters Juvenile literature Military robots Uninhabited combat aerial vehicles United States. Coast Guard.McCarthy, Cecilia Pinto
Summary: The US military must protect the country's coastlines, land, and seas. Drones help the military carry out this important mission. Military Drones explains how these drones work and how they can support different branches of the military. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Core, a division of Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J620 DRONESGreen, Michael
Summary: Introduces the AC-130H Gunships, their specifications, weapons, missions, and future in the Air Force.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone High-Interest Books 2003
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 623.7464 GRETruhe, Marv
Summary: "The US Navy charged Black sailors with rioting and assaults on White sailors in an incident referred to as a race riot, while totally ignoring violent unprovoked assaults committed by White sailors and Marines. Author Marv Truhe was a Navy JAG defense lawyer seeking justice for the accused Black sailors. Truhe possesses one of the most complete collections, personal or institutional, of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lawrence Hill Books 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 959.704 TRUMills, Steve
Summary: "In the dark days of World War I, when flying machines, radio, and electronics were infant technologies, the first remotely controlled experimental aircraft took to the skies and unmanned radio controlled 40-foot high-speed Motor Torpedo Boats ploughed the seas in Britain. Developed by the British Army's Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Navy these prototype weapons stemmed from an early form of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Casemate 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.44941 MILSweetman, Bill.
Summary: Discusses the U-2 spy plane, its engines, sensors, and future in the U.S. Air Force.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone High-Interest Books 2001
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 623.7467 SWEMiller, Marie-Therese
Summary: "For hundreds of years, the Coast Guard has protected the US's waterways. Discover the Coast Guard's ships, rescue missions, and more!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2023
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.28 MILBerliner, Don.
Summary: Describes the origins, specifications, and performance of military aircraft using stealth technology, and discusses pilot training and possible future developments for this type of airplane.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishers 2001
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 623.7463 BERStark, William N.
Summary: "Gives readers a quick look at modern military aircraft"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press a capstone imprint 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Transport StarkBolte, Mari
Summary: "Come aboard an aircraft carrier, where military planes take off and land in the middle of the ocean. Explore the technology that powers these enormous ships and see how they keep the seas safe"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 623.825 BOLAbramovitz, Melissa
Summary: Packed with exciting facts and important aspects on military aircraft, this title also provides historical context, compelling photos, primary source quotations, and critical thinking activities. The title also includes a glossary, web links, and additional resources. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library 2015