The M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (Cross-Sections) [Library Binding]

Parker (Author), Steve (Author), Alex Pang (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Cross-Sections

Provides an in-depth look at the M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank, with detailed cross-section diagrams, photographs, and additional facts and information.

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About the Author

Steve Parker is a Coughlan Publishing author.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Capstone Press (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1429600918
• ISBN-13: 978-1429600910
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #289,983 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #69 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > How Things Work

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars M1 Abrams MBT, February 14, 2009

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Carlos B. Vollenweider (Rockledge, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (Cross-Sections) (Library Binding)

I was surprised to find this is a children's book. With that said, I enjoy it very much. The illustrations, particularly the exploded views are outstanding. Several CAD drawings (including the front cover) show the new MIA2 TUSK. My only complaint is that the book is too short.

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Well-Done Introduction to the U.S. Army's Main Battle Tank!, April 5, 2011

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Michael OConnor "Wordsmith" (Wausau, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (Cross-Sections) (Library Binding)

I was pleasantly surprised to come across the 'Cross-Section' series of books on military hardware put out by Edge Books. Though the series - which apparently ran to 12 titles - is intended for readers 9-12, the information and especially the illustrations add up to a very appealing package. Aside from the M1 Abrams volume, the series featured books on the A-10, AH-64, AV-8B, B-2, EA-6B, F/A-22, Humvee, LCAC Hovercraft, M109A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzer, M2 Bradley and the M270 MLRS. Series authors were Steve Parker and Ole Steen Hansen.

I decided to review three of the Cross-Sections books, choosing a tank, an aircraft and a combat support vehicle.

THE M1 ABRAMS MAIN BATTLE TANK volume showcases the series' main selling points. The text - divided into chapters on Tank History, the M1's Mission, Cross-Section, Engine, Gun, Turret Crew, Systems, etc. - is brief but concise and informative. The illustrations, most of which are CAD images, are just super. They give the reader an up-close-and-personal view of the M1's various components and systems.

A blurb on the verso of the title page claims Parker's book is "an in-depth look at the M1." That's stretching it a bit - the book only runs to 32 pages - but I will say THE M1 ABRAMS MAIN BATTLE TANK is a very nicely done basic primer on that particular weapons system.

Younger readers interested in military 'heavy metal' will enjoy this book and the others in the 'Cross-Sections' series. Recommended.