Simple text and color photos describe a tank, explaining what each of its parts are and showing them up close. The huge wheels, powerful engines, and loud noises of working machines seem to entrance children for hours. Now young students can pore over color photos as they learn about their favorite machines--inside and out. Each book builds vocabulary as it describes in simple language the basics of a machine: what it looks like, what it's used for,...

"Describes tanks as used in the military, including specs, weapons, and crews. Includes the types of missions they are used in and diagrams of the interior of the vehicle. Features a gallery of tanks and AFVs from around the world"--Provided by publisher.

"Young readers will love this exciting, in-depth yet accessible look at tanks, including how they work, the special equipment they need, and what makes them the toughest all-terrain vehicles on the planet"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn all about tanks, from how they work to the jobs they do."--Provided by publisher.

"Explains the technologies and capabilities of the latest generation of military vehicles. Intended for grades 3 through 7 "--Provided by publisher.

"Militaries need tough fighting machines on land. Tanks and other vehicles roll through deserts and speed through rugged mountains to get the job done!"--

"Introduces readers to the tanks used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them powerful. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research."--

Tilly the elephant is taking her morning stroll when she notices something strange on the horizon. Is it another elephant? The newcomer has a trunk and tail, but he s a very curious shade of green. Tank, on the other hand, notices an odd-looking creature approaching. It has a barrel and a turret, like Tank, but is a curious shade of blue. Is it a new enemy tank? Tank's alarm sounds and he goes BOOM, scaring Tilly off. But when Tilly returns with a...

When the draft board calls on the eve of World War II, Roman leaves behind a career in minor-league baseball to join the army, and finds himself driving a tank in the North African campaign.

"Engaging images accompany information about Abrams tanks. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--