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Author
Series
Cinder spires ; 1
Language
English
Description
"Since time immemorial, the Spires have sheltered humanity, towering for miles over the mist-shrouded surface of the world. Within their halls, aristocratic houses have ruled for generations, developing scientific marvels, fostering trade alliances, and building fleets of airships to keep the peace. Captain Grimm commands the merchant ship, Predator. Fiercely loyal to Spire Albion, he has taken their side in the cold war with Spire Aurora, disrupting...
Author
Series
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Drones quite possibly represent the most transformative military innovation since jet engines and atomic weaponry. No longer do humans have to engage in close military action or be in the same geographical vicinity as the target. Now, through satellite imaging and remote technology, countries such as the United States can destroy small targets halfway around the world with pinpoint accuracy. In the last several years, many of the military advancements...
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Pub. Group
Pub. Date
2006.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Takes a look at the exciting, high-tech projects designed to prepare the air force for whatever future world may emerge. From the ground into the wild blue yonder and then into the deep black of classified projects, this is air warfare of the future.
Language
English
Description
Provides a complete history of aerial warfare from 1911 to the Gilf War; comprehensive text describes each campaign in detail; first-hand accounts of combat action from the pilots who fought; contains hundreds of contemporary photographs, many in color; lavishly illustrated with highly detailed color profiles and three-view artworks of the main aircraft types throughout history.
10) Air combat
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
2004.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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.
13) Iron wolf
Author
Language
English
Description
In the spring of 2017, the U.S. economy is rebounding under President Stacy Anne Barbeau, the country's first female president. But her leadership is about to be severely tested: Russian president Gennadiy Gryzlov has sent Special Troops, disguised as pro-Russian activists, into Ukraine and Moldova. Though NATO is outraged, its response is tepid. Refusing to let Russian aggression go unpunished, former U.S. president Kevin Martindale approaches Polish...
18) Air warfare
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens
Pub. Date
2010.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text examine the military technologies available for air warfare, describing the duties and capabilities of fighter and attack jets, bomber planes, support aircraft, and helicopters.
20) Air war
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Meet the fighter pilots who fly to war zones and on rescue missions. See the fighter jets that fly at twice the speed of sound.