Las Animas - Bent County Library District

Describes the design of various types of bombers, their uses in combat, and their role in the future.

"Fighters are military aircraft designed to attack and destroy other aircraft, and bombers are designed to drop bombs on enemy targets from the air. Together they make up the major components of air combat: defending national airspace, going on hazardous missions and even flying around the world without refueling. Since the outbreak of World War I in 1914, fighters and bombers have evolved into many specialized designs, and many have played pivotal...

Features color line drawings of over 150 combat aircraft accompanied by concise technical details of each plane.

A brief introduction to an airman's life in the Air Force, including training, jobs, and life after service.

Discusses the F-16 Fighting Falcon, its uses, engines, weapons, and future in the U.S. Air Force.

Atomic is leveled, high-interest nonfiction that will motivate reluctant and less able readers with text that is related sirectly and simply to the images. Each book is designed as a fun and exciting page-turner so that readers are encouraged to keep reading and gain fluency. Facts, statistics, and processes are presented through graphic organizers to help build curriculum and comprehension skills. There are four reading levels to choose from, with...