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Author Doyle, Kevin.

Title Aircraft carriers / Kevin Doyle.

Imprint Minneapolis, Minn. : Lerner Pub. Co., c2003.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Pittsburg 1st Fl Juvenile Non-Fiction  J 359.9 Doy    ---  Available
Edition 1st American ed.
Description 48 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 27 cm.
Series Military hardware in action
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. 46) and index.
Contents Carrier's job -- Carrier crews -- Carrier weapons -- Carriers in action -- Airbase at sea -- Carrier enemies -- Aircraft carriers -- Future carriers -- Hardware at a glance.
Summary Profiles some of the different aircraft carriers used by the United States Navy and other navies around the world, describing their designs, aircraft, weapons, and uses. Aircraft carriers are floating air bases, ready to deliver military power where it is needed most. Armed with the world's most advanced aircraft, they can strike at a moment's notice. Modern carriers are powered by nuclear reactors and can sail for years without refueling. Discover more about the most powerful ships on the high seas.
Subject Aircraft carriers -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Aircraft carriers -- Juvenile literature.
Aircraft carriers.
ISBN 0822547023 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper)

 
    
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