Yuma Public Library

Tracked vehicles are important to militaries around the world, since they're usually supporting and carrying ground troops. Readers will learn what tracks are and why they're necessary for large, frontline battle tanks like the Bradley M2 Abrams. Big full-bleed photographs, new glossary terms, and a close up look at a vehicle will keep readers wanting more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Readers will learn over 100 facts about military land vehicles, such as tanks, armored cars, motorcycles, and patrol buggies. Reluctant readers will love the unusual facts, the amazing colorful spreads, and the lively photos attached to each vehicle's information.

Examines the history of armored vehicles in the U.S. military, describes their characteristics, looks at different types of armored vehicles, and discusses how they are used, their crews, and their future.

"Over 800 vehicles from 1915 to the present - every armoured fighting vehicle that has ever existed"--Cover.

Text and photographs present a detailed description of tanks and how they perform, with a brief history of the development of armored vehicles since World War I.

"Simple text and full-color photographs describe eight different vehicles used by military personnel"--

"Describes the development, use, and abilities of armored tanks in the military"--

This book describes U.S. Army Infantry fighting vehicles including their design, weapons, equipment, and uses.