Amazing U.S. Air Force Facts

by Mandy R. Marx

Overview

The U.S. Air Force is a powerful military force. But there is more to this high-flying military branch than you might imagine. These surprising facts about the U.S. Air Force will amaze you.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515709510
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2016
Series:	Amazing Military Facts
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	11.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Lexile:	570L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Mandy R. Marx is a writer and editor. She lives in a chilly town in Minnesota with her husband, daughter, and a white, silky haired pup. She has a curious mind and stays on the lookout for yetis. In her spare time, Mandy enjoys singing, laughing with friends and family, and walking her pup through what she suspects is a magical forest.

Table of Contents

Amazing airmen facts — Amazing on-the-job facts — Amazing vehicle facts — Amazing weapons facts.

Interviews

table of contents, glossary, read more, index, internet sites, large photos

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2016
K-Gr 2—Simple but not simplistic, this series is ideal for new readers. The verso of each spread consists of a few concise sentences. The writing is informative and hones in on military superlatives. Young readers will eat up facts such as "Many soldiers use the M4 rifle. This gun shoots 700 to 950 bullets per minute. That is 11 to 16 shots per second" and "Marine recruits train for 12 weeks. Their final test is the Crucible. It lasts 54 hours. Recruits march 48 miles (77 kilometers) as part of the test." The photograph on each recto fills the page and is in full color. The scenes captured are vivid and telling. For instance, a photo in U.S. Navy shows a sailor in his bunk and depicts clearly the extremely cramped living quarters referenced in the accompanying page of text. VERDICT A great purchase for libraries serving very young children.

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