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A stunning terror bombing strikes a research facility in France, a much-admired African-American general is killed in a hit-and-run accident, and Pentagon staff officer John Reynolds finds an old friend—now an influential lobbyist—drunk and fearful. In short order, Reynolds must face a car bombing at his front door, his girlfriend's murder, and the wrath of a retired Green Beret general as scarred as he is inexplicably wealthy. Struggling...
2) Fighter jets
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"A basic introduction to fighter jets and how they work, focusing on the history of fighter jets, the important parts of a fighter jet, the controls used to fly fighter jets, and strategies for improving fighter jet design. Features sidebars and a "How it Works" special feature"--
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"Alaska's finest mystery writer" (Anchorage Daily News) has given readers a hero to cheer for Alaska state trooper Sergeant Liam Campbell is the representative of law and order in the fishing village of Newenham-yet struggles to keep his own life on an even keel. Now, just when his future is starting to heat up, he delves into a case of a downed WW II army plane found mysteriously frozen in a glacier.
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...5) Stealth
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In the near future, the Navy develops a stealth fighter plane. On board piloting the jet is an artificial intelligence computer. The jet is placed on an aircraft carrier in the Pacific to learn combat manuevers from the human pilots aboard. But when the computer develops a mind of its own, it's the humans who are charged with stopping it before it incites a war.
6) Fighter jets
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"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes fighter jets and the parts that help them fly fast and hit targets in battle"--Provided by publisher.
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Explores the engineering challenges behind building fighter jets, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.
12) Fighter jets
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"Fighter jets are perhaps the most exciting military vehicles. Modern jets can fly faster than the speed of sound. U.S. fighter jets zip through the sky to defend and protect their country. They have helped the military for 70 years. They track down the enemy and shoot missles. Their main purpose is to bring peace through strength. Find out more about fighter jets in this fun and appealing book!"--
13) Fighter planes
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Describes different types of fighter planes, what their different functions are, and how they are constructed.
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"Introduces readers to the most powerful aircraft used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research."--
17) Fly a jetfighter
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Take to the skies on a mission to be the best fighter pilot! Follow each stage of the mission and complete the math exercises to create your squadron of jet fighter aces!
18) Flight squads
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A group of fighter jets flies at lightning fast speed. The planes move in tight formations, performing daring moves. Some even fly upside-down. Crowds watch in awe as pilots push the limits of what planes can do. These are the U.S. military flight demonstration squadrons. Take a look inside White Lightning Nonfiction, a hi-lo nonfiction series for students in the middle grades. Mature, high-interest topics pull in readers and engage them with interesting...
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Little more than ten years after the first powered flight, aircraft were pressed into service in World War I. The romance of aviation had a remarkable grip on the public imagination, propaganda focusing on gallant air 'aces' who become national heroes. The reality was horribly different. Some 50,000 aircrew died in World War I. Marked for Death explored the brutal truths of wartime aviation: of flimsy planes and unprotected pilots; of burning nineteen-year-olds...
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