My First Guide To Military Vehicles

"Simple text and large, colorful photographs introduce young readers to various military vehicles"--

This reference book provides an authoritative and well-illustrated 100-year overview of the fascinating history of the cargo/troop-carrying trucks, wreckers, tankers, ambulances, communications vehicles and other specialized types that provide technical support to the front-line troops.

"Describes a wide range of military vehicles, including wheeled and tracked vehicles, ships, airplanes, and unmanned vehicles"--Provided by publisher.

The story of the development and production of the military vehicle, from the first basic trucks, through the advances made in the inter-war years, to the specialized vehicles in World War II and beyond.

From high speed trains to hydroplanes and dragsters, readers will learn about the fastest vehicles in the world. Readers will have an up-close look at the fastest cars, trains, bikes and more. Fact boxes and full-color images of vehicles in action will entice fast vehicle enthusiasts.