Wednesday, December 26, 2012

von Finn, Denny. Apache Helicopters.


von Finn, Denny.  Apache Helicopters.     Scholastic/Grolier            24p         $23.00  978-0-531-2177-1  2013  elm/ms            E-BN  series: Military vehicles  Nonfiction

This is an outstanding book for young readers who are interested in military science and the aircraft that are used in combat situations.  The photographs of the helicopters, their parts, their payload, and the missions the helicopters fly will immediately captivate young readers.  All the photos are age-appropriate, without blood or gore, yet they show the destructive power of the Apache.   This is a perfect fit for all elementary-school military and aviation collections.  The only quibble is on page 19, with the specifications of the helicopter.  The wide-font style almost creates a blurry image on the page, compared to the crispness of the rest of the text.  Glossary, suggestions for further reading, and an index complete the books in this series.  This one is suitable for grades 2-5.
Helicopters                                                                                                                                                     --Lois McNicol

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