Ole Steen Hansen
2) Helicopters
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Examines the history of flight, focusing on the development of helicopters, and discussing their use for both military and civilian purposes.
7) Space flight
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses the race to the Moon, today's space missions, space shuttles and rocket planes, and space stations that could change our future.
9) Air combat
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the tactics of air combat, famous flying aces, and the fighter planes that were used in World Wars I and II, the Korean War, the Cold War, Vietnam, and the Gulf War.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents a short study of the U.S. Air Force's FA-22 Raptor attack aircraft designed both as a fighter and a bomber, and contains a cross-section of the aircraft and information on avionics, missiles and other weapons, maneuvering, and more.
Author
Pub. Date
©2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Present a short study of the U.S. Marine's AV-8B Harrier jump jet designed to support ground forces as well as attack enemy troops and helicopters, and contains a cross-section of the aircraft and information on its vertical take off and landing capabilities, weapons and missiles, defense mechanisms, and more.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Examines the development of aviation in the decades between the two world wars, looking at attempts by pilots to test the limits of flight. Includes a spotters' guide to aircraft of the era, as well as illustrations and a glossary.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
During the Cold War, the superpowers developed weapons capable of great destructive power under the cloak of secrecy. As tension on both sides mounted, wars broke out around the world. Monitor your radar for action as you uncover the spy planes of the Cold War, the bombers of the Vietnam war, the Stealth fighters of the Gulf War, and more.
20) Vietnam
Author
Pub. Date
c1997
Description
Discusses the history, culture, and current problems of one of the world's poorest nations.