Apache Helicopters

November 1, 2012

Gr 2-5-Grabbing readers' attention from the first sections, these titles all begin with a scenario of military vehicles on missions, then proceed to discuss special features and equipment and the types of undertakings each one is designed to complete. "Vehicle Breakdown" lists in every volume detail specifications, but the font is difficult to read. The books would be ideal for reluctant readers since the reading level is quite low. The large, color photographs (with parts labeled) and minimal text increase browser appeal, but the small quantity of information limits the volumes' use for reports. Glossary words are distinguished in bold, and random facts are highlighted. Readers looking for more details might be better served by titles that compile information about several types of military machines, such as those in Crabtree's "Vehicles on the Move" series.

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