Nardo,
Don. Into
the Air: Bombers. Morgan Reynolds 2013 64p $27.45 ISBN 978-155935378-4 ms/hs series:
The Military Experience In the Air
Nonfiction E-BN
With awesome photographs of the various
bombers and their arsenals, this book
will attract the casual browser as well as student researchers. Quick-fact boxes are
interspersed with text that is easily read and is loaded with information. The first-person narratives of what
it’s like to be a pilot associated with a bombing run describe the tension,
urgency and need for precision that accompany any flight mission. From the first use of Zeppelins to the
development of the B-29, B-52, B-1B and B-2, each aircraft receives the
attention needed to show its increased capabilities and unique characteristics. Recent missions in
Iraq and Libya show readers the awesome power that current bombers possess. There is a definite
patriotic flavor that ends a couple of chapters, touting the impressive might of the American
military. For a quick introduction
to bombers--how, when and why they are used and their effectiveness--this book will be the first place to
start reading. The explanations of the various bombs--atomic, cluster, guided
missiles, MOAB--and the differences between smart and dumb bombs give readers an
understanding of the power and effects of each. The future
of the 2037 bomb now being proposed will give
young readers a perspective of what the future holds.
The Military Experience, In the Air series contains seven titles. Each covers a specific aircraft, with one book
discussing the training needed to
become a pilot. Crisp color photos, easy-reading, informative text accompanied by quick-fact boxes and first-person narratives. Gr
6-12.
Summary: Traces the development of bombers, their use in war, and the different kinds of bombs
dropped by aircraft, from the atomic bomb to guided missiles and MOAB. Perfect reading for those considering a
military life or career as an aviation engineer. Gr. 6-12.
Military aircraft,
Bombers --Lois McNicol
