Synopsis
The fascinating history of military vehicles comes alive in this intriguing series. Each book describes the history of the vehicles and illustrates their important functions both in and out of battle. Photo-diagrams offer technical details and support vocabulary. Historical and contemporary photos document the development of each kind of vehicle.
Children's Literature
Capstone High/Low Books, an imprint of Capstone Press, offers a series of books to appeal to the older student with low reading ability. Four chapters impart information about the historical significance of river patrol boats, otherwise known as shallow-water boats or the Brown Water Navy, ranging from the early 1800's through the Vietnam War and to the present. Illustrations are primarily color photographs with brief captions. A glossary, index, list of Internet sites, books for further reading, and addresses of organizations are included. Part of the "Land and Sea" series.