Mighty Military Machines

With a roar of speed and a burst of power, fighter planes race into battle. Take to the sky to learn all about the military's fierce fleet of fighter planes. Little Pebble books have an ATOS level of 1.0 or below. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!

With stealth speed and amazing agility, destroyers defend ships in battle. Take to the waves to learn all about the military's armed fleet of destroyers. Little Pebble books have an ATOS level of 1.0 or below. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!

With flight decks and full facilities, aircraft carriers are hard-working warships ready to support any battle. Take to the sea to learn all about the military's decked-out floating airbases. Little Pebble books have an ATOS level of 1.0 or below. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!

With power and versatility, Humvees roll into battle. Leave other vehicles in the dust as you learn all about the military's toughest troop of terrain vehicles. Little Pebble books have an ATOS level of 1.0 or below. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!

With tough armor and rugged endurance, tanks take a battering but power through to protect. Take to the sand to learn all about the military's fierce squadron of tough tanks. Little Pebble books have an ATOS level of 1.0 or below. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!

With stealth flight and precision, drones belong in battle. Fly under the radar and learn all about the military's favorite high-tech weapon: unmanned drones. Little Pebble books have an ATOS level of 1.0 or below. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!

Helicopters are special machines that can hover in place and do many different tasks that most planes can't handle. The military uses many different kinds of helicopters all over the world, and this book will dive into what makes these mighty vehicles so special. From early helicopters to the state-of-the-art machines that power the military today, readers will explore the machines that make a difference in the various branches of the United States military.

Amphibious vehicles are known for their versatility in helping troops and supplies get from sea to land and back again. Starting out with boats with wheels, these machines are fast and full of technology to keep people safe and always moving. Readers will learn about how amphibious vehicles developed and see examples of modern amphibious vehicles in the military today. They'll also get a glimpse into the future of amphibious vehicles in the military.

Tanks have come a long way since they were first invented. These machines were named tanks because armies didn't want enemy troops to know they existed. Instead, they were said to hold water, like water tanks. Today's tanks have giant guns, heavy armor, and treads that can drive troops safely over any surface. These modern marvels help the military on missions around the world, and readers will love taking a look inside these vehicles to see what makes these military machines so special.

Aircraft carriers are gigantic ships that thousands of people call home. These huge floating cities have their own barbershops and are used to move people and planes all around the world. Readers will love exploring the decks of these monstrous military machines, learning how planes take off and land on the flight deck, and how everything is controlled from the "island." They'll also explore the newest model of aircraft carrier and what has kept these big ships moving for more than half a century!

Some of the most advanced airplanes in the world are called fighter planes. From early biplanes to supersonic jets, fighters are built to shoot planes out of the sky and move with ease at high speeds. Readers will learn about the introduction of airplanes into the army, World War II dogfights, and the incredible features of modern jets such as stealth technology. They'll also learn about the flexibility of the latest military jets and see what's coming next for fighter planes.

Did you know that the President of the United States gets his own airplane? That's Air Force One! It's a custom-made plane with special areas few people have ever seen, but we can take a look inside with this book. Readers will learn the history of presidential airplanes, check out the different sections of the plane, and even learn fun facts about the name Air Force One. Can the vice president fly in Air Force One? What happens if the president is on another plane? Readers will love finding out with this great book about the president in flight. M. G. Paregian -- "This helpful book includes full­color photographs of United States presidents inside the plane … This exciting book is recommended for the important information that is made available regarding the President's personal airplane".