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Description
This book describes the M113 Armored Personnel Carrier, including its history, equipment, weapons, tactics, and future use. The coauthor is Gladys Green.
Quick Summary
If you've got a kid who thinks military vehicles are the coolest thing ever, this little book about the M113 Armored Personnel Carrier is a great pick. It covers how this tracked vehicle became one of the most widely-used APCs in the world, what makes its armor and design special, and how soldiers actually use it on the battlefield including the different weapons it can carry. The short length (you can finish it in one sitting) makes it perfect for reluctant readers who might feel overwhelmed by thicker military books, while still delivering enough detail to satisfy kids who already know their Humvees from their Bradleys. Parents will appreciate that it's straight educational content without anything too intense just facts, history, and the kind of technical details that make kids' eyes light up. For something with a similar vibe but covering more vehicles, "Tanks: The World's Mightiest Vehicles" tends to pair well with this one if your reader wants to keep going.