A-10 Thunderbolt II (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781617836855)

This title explores the development and use of the A-10 Thunderbolt II, the first US Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. Readers will follow the history of the aircraft, and learn its military and performance specifications, as well as its features and advantages in the field. Readers will learn about its weapon systems including general purpose bombs, cluster bomb units, laser guided bombs, joint direct attack munitions, missiles, rockets, illumination flares, and cannons. Features such as Night Vision Imaging Systems, titanium armor, self-sealing fuel cells, and hydraulic flight-control systems are detailed. The Warthog's two non-after burning turbofan engines are also covered, as are the achievements and future of this important aircraft. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author: John Hamilton
ISBN-10: 1617836850
ISBN-13: 9781617836855
Publisher: A&d Xtreme
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2013
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.10h x 7.10w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 157390 / A-10 Thunderbolt II


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 07/01/2013 pg. 108
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 171 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw