destroyers (warships)

"With stealth, speed and amazing agility, destroyers defend ships in battle. Take to the waves to learn all about the military's armed fleet of destroyers. Little Pebble books have an ATOS level of 1.0 or below. Download the Capstone 4D app to access a variety of bonus content"--Provided by the publisher.

An introduction to the United States Navy that explains how the Navy protects America, what vehicles and weapons they use, how they help people around the world, and what their training requirements are.

"Engaging images accompany information about Arleigh Burke Destroyers. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--.

In October 1943, a U.S. destroyer vanished, the result of a Navy experiment with electromagnetic radiation. The story was considered a hoax-- but now Juan Cabrillo and his Oregon colleagues aren't so sure. There is talk of a new weapon soon to be auctioned, something very dangerous to America's interests. As Cabrillo races to find the truth, he discovers there is even more at stake then he could have imagined.

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about Arleigh Burke destroyers."--Provided by publisher.

Presents a short history of the destroyer, and describes specifications, their use during and after World War Two, guided missile destroyers, and the future of destroyers.

This book is an introduction to destroyers, describing their history, specifications, engines, combat system and weaponry, and warfare.