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Large, close-up photographs and text describe the parts of fighter planes and the work of fighter pilots.
Quick Summary
Get up close with the incredible machines that rule the skies in this eye-popping tour of fighter planes and the brave pilots who fly them. The massive, detailed photographs let readers examine cockpit instruments, afterburner flames, and sleek aerodynamic designs as if they were standing right next to these powerful warbirds on the tarmac. This book is perfect for kids who devour the How Things Work series or dream of soaring through the clouds after reading about aviation heroes. With an AR Level of 7.8 and a fast-paced 3,735 words, it hits the sweet spot for fourth through eighth graders who cannot get enough of military machinery and high-flying action.