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They are among the most elite of all U.S. military, special forces subject to a rigorous selection and training process. Air commandos perform highly dangerous and often secret operations. They are involved in special military operations, counterinsurgency, and counterterrorism. In addition, they are called upon to intervene in grave emergencies and natural disasters. This book examines the role that air commandos play in these operations. It covers...
2) Tanks
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Simple text and color photos describe a tank, explaining what each of its parts are and showing them up close. The huge wheels, powerful engines, and loud noises of working machines seem to entrance children for hours. Now young students can pore over color photos as they learn about their favorite machines--inside and out. Each book builds vocabulary as it describes in simple language the basics of a machine: what it looks like, what it's used for,...
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The heroic combat search and rescue work of the United States Air Force's pararescue jumpers, or PJs, is something worth knowing about. After all, these courageous PJs are the first in line to find and rescue fallen soldiers and civilians in the most dangerous of war zones-often risking their own lives in the process. In these pages, the basic principles, history, and structure of American combat search and rescue teams is thoroughly covered, with...
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Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
120 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 24 cm
Language
English
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"Covering how science is done, why some people want to trick others, and why false information can be dangerous, this book empowers readers to know which sources to trust and which to dismiss as deceit"--
5) Abrams tanks
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Explains the technologies and capabilities of the latest generation of military vehicles. Intended for grades 3 through 7 "--Provided by publisher.
7) Castles
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F. Watts
Pub. Date
1984.
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32 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
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English
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Text and illustrations trace the history and explain structure and uses of castles.
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English
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Snipers: skilled, cautious, and keen-eyed shooters who hide and wait for their assigned targets to appear. For a sniper, staying out of view-whether within some bushes or peeking over a rooftop-is job one. But snipers don't stay hidden for readers of this engrossing book, which pulls back the cover and the camouflage, providing a detailed and inside look at the training, the tools, and the history of how a select few get to be top guns in the U.S....
10) Cells
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Kidhaven Press
Pub. Date
2002.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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English
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Creative Education
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
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48 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
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English
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"A chronological account of the American special forces unit known as Air Force Special Ops, including key details about important figures, landmark missions, and controversies"--
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For individuals aspiring to earn a place in a U.S. Special Ops force, the intensity and rigor of boot camp are only the beginning. Training for these elite forces can sometimes be as secret to the public as their missions are and demands a level of physical and mental endurance beyond what most people believe is possible. Readers will learn what members of various Special Ops Forces have had to survive, including such unforgiving scenarios as torture...
16) World War I
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Raintree Steck-Vaughn
Pub. Date
1999
Physical Desc
80 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the causes, course, and social implications of World War I, as well as technological and strategic advances of the time.
20) Faith and science with Dr. Fizzlebop: 52 fizztastically fun experiments and devotions for families
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English
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A fascinating exploration of the connection between science and faith! Join Dr. Fizzlebop as he conducts 52 weekly experiments and offers biblically based devotions that will open kids' eyes to God's awesome design all around them.--Publisher.
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