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141) Fighter jets
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"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.
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
The definitive account of one of the greatest Special Forces missions ever, the Raid of Entebbe, by acclaimed military historian Saul David.
On June 27, 1976, an Air France flight from Tel Aviv to Paris was hijacked by a group of Arab and German terrorists who demanded the release of 53 terrorists. The plane was forced to divert to Entebbe, in Uganda -- ruled by the murderous despot Idi Amin, who had no interest in intervening.
Days later, Israeli...
143) The dreamer
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A young pig admires the birds he sees flying above him, and yearns to copy them--but even when he succeeds he finds that his favorite thing is still watching the birds.
144) Helicopters
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Detailed illustrations introduce readers to the mechanics behind helicopters.
Author
Pub. Date
1974
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 11
Description
Johnny Littlehorn is on his way to France to live with his Uncle Paul. But what starts off as an exciting trip soon turns into a frightening adventure. A strange man trails Johnny throughout Paris, and seems to follow him to his uncle's home in small St. Charmant. And then, as Johnny explores the town with his new friends, he comes to realize something even worse: a Nazi spy is hiding in the mountains, hatching an evil plan. Could the two men...
147) Aircraft
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
In Aircraft, young readers will learn all about the different kinds of aircraft, from hot air balloons to fighter jets to rockets. Beautiful design, fascinating photographs, and simple text introduce new readers to the famous invention.
Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.
Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
148) Stealth technology
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about stealth technology in the military. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
149) Mayday
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 9
Description
"Twelve-year-old Wayne Kovok loses his uncle to war and his voice to a plane crash in the same year and must learn to speak up as he navigates relationships with his father, grandfather, and new friend, Denny Rosenblatt"--
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
Lone Survivor meets Marley & Me in this inspiring and very moving memoir of an extraordinary service dog whose enduring love brought a wounded soldier back to life.
A decade ago, special forces warrior Jason Morgan parachuted into the Central American jungle on an antinarcotics raid. He'd served with the famous Night Stalkers on countless such missions. This one was different. Months later, he regained consciousness in a U.S. military hospital with...
Author
Pub. Date
2017
Description
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.
155) Night stalkers
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
"A chronological account of the American military special forces unit known as Night Stalkers, including key details about important figures, landmark missions, and controversies"--Publisher.
157) Hot air balloons
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"This photo-illustrated book introduces early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind hot air balloons. Includes glossary and index."--
158) Night stalkers
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"A countdown of five of the most fascinating Night Stalker achievements provides thrills as readers learn about the training, skills, and gear utilized by this elite special operations force"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
"TWA Flight 800 crashed into the Atlantic shortly after takeoff from JFK airport on July 17, 1996, killing all 230 passengers on board. Although initial reports suggested a terrorist attack, FBI and NTSB investigators blamed a fuel tank explosion. But skeptics have long questioned the official story, and new evidence has surfaced that suggests a widespread conspiracy... In TWA 800, historian Jack Cashill introduces new documents and testimonies that...
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