David West
1) Warships
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In twelve dioramic scenes,
discover how warships have
changed from the sail and oar
power of ancient Greek triremes and 19th century ships of the line to iron warships of the early 20th century and today's modern aircraft carriers and stealth missile destroyers.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From the first observation and
medical helicopters of World
War Two and the Korean War
to the Air Cavalry of Vietnam
and the missile-armed attack
helicopters of today's armies, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how helicopters have introduced a new dynamic into
the way warfare is waged.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From the wood and canvas biplanes of World War One to the latest vertical takeoff stealth fighters and pilotless drones of the world's air forces, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how combat aircraft have gradually become the sophisticated stealth machines of today.
4) Tanks
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From the Mark I to the powerful turreted tanks of World War Two and the modern missile-firing, troop-carrying light tanks of today's armies, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how the invention of the tank during World War One changed the face of warfare forever."--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From the first rockets used to fire arrows to modern computer-controlled cruise missiles and wire-guided High Explosive Anti-Tank Missiles, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how rockets and missiles have gradually become the primary weapons of mechanized warfare."