Readers discover how the wheels of history have been pushed along with the help of some impressive military machines. Includes drawing instructions.

"Who were the original Commandos? How do ordinary soldiers become Special Forces? How do troops communicate without speaking? What's the difference between HALO and HAHO? Meet the best of the best, the elite soldiers who have been through the toughest training on earth, ready to take on missions in any climate, against any enemy with no fear"--Back cover.

In addition to the regular military forces, there are smaller units in the U.S. military known as special operations or "special ops". The Navy SEALS are among these extremely well-trained individuals as well as the Marines' Force Recon units and the Army's Rangers. All U.S. special ops fighters become experts in a wide range of modern weapons. These include handheld firearms like rifles and machine guns, grenades, missiles, and explosives and...

Tanks are tough and powerful. They can travel across all types of land. But how do these heavy vehicles keep their tracks moving? And how many people does it take to drive a tank? Fans of tanks will love this exciting, accessible look at tanks, including how they work, the special equipment they need, and what makes them the toughest all-terrain vehicles on the planet. From the armor to the turret to the churning treads, this book covers some of the...

Discusses the warriors and their weapons on the battlefield during the Middle Ages explaining knights, raids, vikings, castles, and how people remained safe during attacks.

"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."

"Introduces readers to the most powerful robots used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research."--

"Introduces readers to the most powerful technology used by the US military today, how the inventions work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research."--

The US Marine Corps has the important job of defending the United States by land and sea. From drones to Amphibious Assault Vehicles, US Marine Corps Equipment and Vehicles explores the gear that the Marine Corps uses to complete this mission. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned...

"The US Air Force has the important job of defending the United States by air. From fighter jets to laser-guided bombs, US Air Force Equipment and Vehicles explores the gear that the air force uses to complete this mission. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...