military airplanes

Fighter jets are small, fast, jet-powered airplanes. They continue to get better with new technology. Some even have the ability to refuel in the air. Find out more about how these fast moving planes are designed, built, and improved.

Explores the history of fighter jets, how they work, how they've been utilized, and more.

Introduces the pilots of the Russian Air Force, and looks at some of their stunning maneuvers. Includes vintage wartime footage.

Examines examples of remote-control aviation as used in spy technology.

Provides a brief overview of the training requirements, dangers, and day-to-day experiences associated with being a fighter pilot.

How did the Allies win World War II? Superior technology played a huge part in their victory, and readers discover exactly how in this exploration of how STEM was applied in the war effort. From aircraft carriers and submarines to flamethrowers and rocket launchers, readers learn the ins and outs of World War II weaponry, vehicles, and more. The insightful main text is paired with fact boxes, sidebars, and historical photographs. This high-interest look at social studies and STEM concepts is sure to captivate history buffs, readers with an interest in the military, and anyone with a passion for technology.

After World War II ended, a new kind of war began between the United States and its allies and the Soviet Union and its allies. The Cold War, as it came to be known, never exploded into a direct military conflict between those two countries, but both sides still developed new technology and weapons. Readers dive deep into the specifics of the technological developments that happened during the Cold War--from nuclear weapons to new planes and submarines. With fact boxes, sidebars, and historical photographs accompanying the main text, this reading experience combines STEM and history in an engaging way.

AIM HIGH: Get to know the men and women who defend the United States by air?the U.S. Air Force.

"Uncover the . . . aircraft used by militaries around the world with leveled text, infographics, and up-close photos"--Provided by publisher.

"For over 40 years NATO and Warsaw Pact aircraft faced each other across the Iron Curtain or fought in proxy wars around the world. Arranged chronologically by theater, this book gives a complete organizational breakdown of the units of both sides, including the units and aircraft used in the proxy wars fought in Korea, Vietnam, the Middle East, and elsewhere, as well as the frontline in Germany"--Amazon.