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Description
How Aircraft Carriers Work by Candice Ransom is a nonfiction book for young readers that explores the history, design, and military operations of aircraft carriers. The book examines the different parts of an aircraft carrier and explains how these massive ships are used in military action. Through leveled text and photographs, early readers learn about the evolution of aircraft carriers and their role in modern warfare.
Quick Summary
This book takes kids inside the incredible world of floating airbases that are essentially cities at sea. They'll see massive jets launch from catapults, watch helicopters land on deck, and discover how hundreds of sailors live and work on these floating giants. If your kid loves books about trains, dump trucks, or any "things that go" nonfiction, they'll be fascinated by this behind-the-scenes look at the most powerful ships on the ocean. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders who are curious about huge machines and how they function.