Military Helicopters

by Mark Harasymiw

Book Overview

During the Vietnam War, helicopters proved their worth to the US military. With brave crews aboard, they hovered low in the skies to rescue pilots and soldiers who were frighteningly close to enemy forces. How fascinating to think that the first helicopters couldn't even stay upright! In this book, readers will discover what it was like for the inventors of the helicopter, while also learning how this huge machine became the military necessity it...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433984687
• ISBN13: 9781433984686
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.4" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6