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Author Hamilton, John, 1959-

Title Abrams tanks / by John Hamilton.

Publication Info. Edina, Minn. : ABDO Pub. Co., [2012]
©2012
Location Call No. Status
 Nichols Juvenile Nonfiction  J 623.747 HAM    DUE 02-22-24 BILLED
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Description 32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Series D xtreme.
Military vehicles (ABDO Publishing Company)
D xtreme. Military vehicles.
Note Includes index.
Contents Abrams main battle tank -- Abrams tank history -- Abrams tank versions -- Abrams tank fast facts -- Crew -- Armor -- Cannon -- Fire control -- Other weapons -- Engine -- Conventional warfare -- Urban warfare -- Other missions -- Glossary.
Summary Learn the history of the tank and its different versions, as well as tank specifications including size and weight, top speed, armament, and cost. Also described are the roles of Abrams tank crew members--the commander, the gunner, the loader, and the driver. Weapons and camouflage are discussed, as well as the future of the Abrams tank. Easy-to-read text, interesting facts and quotes, and oversized, full-color photographs draw in reluctant readers, leaving them with a deeper understanding of this mighty military vehicle.
Study Program Accelerated Reader MG 5.9 0.5 147054
Note Accelerated Reader MG 5.9 0.5 147054
Subject M1 (Tank) -- Juvenile literature.
Armored vehicles, Military -- Juvenile literature.
Vehicles, Military -- Juvenile literature.
ISBN 9781617830730 (hc)
1617830739 (hc)
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