Tracked vehicles are important to militaries around the world, since they're usually supporting and carrying ground troops. Readers will learn what tracks are and why they're necessary for large, frontline battle tanks like the Bradley M2 Abrams. Big full-bleed photographs, new glossary terms, and a close up look at a vehicle will keep readers wanting more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

"A fundamental exploration of armored vehicles, including their speed and carrying capacity, history of development, armor and other features, and famous models from around the world"--Provided by publisher.

From helicopters to tanks, battleships to Humvees, and jeeps to jets, this leveled reader provides information on vehicles from all branches of the military. Simple text, fascinating information, and large full-color photos throughout make this an ideal book for reluctant readers.

"Simple text and full-color photographs describe eight different vehicles used by military personnel"--

Describes the AAVP7A1 amphibious assault vehicle, including its history, equipment, weapons, tactics, and future use with the United States Marine Corps.

Provides details on military vehicles that have been designed and used since 1980, with profiles on the Soviet Akatsiya, French AMX-10, British Challenger 2, and American M998.

This book introduces the M2A2 Bradley, the United States Army's infantry fighting vehicle, discussing its weapons, armor, role in combat as a troop carrier, and future improvements.