aircraft carriers

"Come aboard an aircraft carrier, where military planes take off and land in the middle of the ocean. Explore the technology that powers these enormous ships and see how they keep the seas safe"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to aircraft carriers, with photos, facts, and key words.

Explores what an aircraft carrier is and what makes it a mega machine.

Provides an overview of the design, use, weapons, and equipment of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. Presented in English and Spanish (bilingual).

"Fighter pilots are performing routine landings on a US aircraft carrier when the impossible happens: the massive ship sinks in the South Pacific. Athena and Invisible Six are quickly deployed to the site to learn what happened and who is responsible. But the enemy is clever and soon makes I-6 look like the bad guy. Can Athena and I-6 unmask the enemy before another deadly attack occurs? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Claw is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO."--.

Introduces different submarines and other military ships with a focus on their distinct technical capabilities.

Explores the parts, features, and functions of aircraft carriers. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

"Explore aircraft carriers in this high-interest look at an exciting military machine. The history of aircraft carriers, their parts, and how they are used in action are covered"--Publisher.

Readers will explore the creation of these mobile ocean giants.

Examines the engineering concepts that make aircraft carriers possible.