An overview of the history and characteristics of fighter planes.

"Thor. Hercules. Gladiator. G.I. Joe. The most famous mythical warriors are based on real-life heroes from history. In this book, come face-to-face with the greatest warriors of all time. Discover the worlds of ancient Greek hoplites and Vikings, knights and Civil War soldiers, Navy SEALS and today's special forces"--Page [4] of cover.

Introduces the features and capabilities of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, describing their key components, the role they play in combat, and their uses in the twenty-first century.

Photographs and text provide information on the CH-46 Sea Knights, discussing the helicopter's military uses, features, and appearance.

"Soar through the stats and descriptions on the MH-53E Sea Dragon, a powerful military helicopter." --

"A girl from the forest enlists at Pennyroyal Academy, where princesses and knights are trained to battle the two great menaces of the day: witches and dragons"--

Explains the role the Green Berets have played in wars throughout history.

"In the basement of his family's junkshop, Anderson and his friends Greg and Julie discover a trunk full of old military stuff, including a battered navy peacoat from World War II. When Anderson puts it on he finds a mysterious letter in the pocket. Curious, he takes the coat and letter home. But that's not all he brings home... Later that evening the ghost of a World War II sailor appears in Anderson's room. Anderson is completely freaked out. Who...

Although separated by continents and decades, Josef, a Jewish boy livng in 1930s Nazi Germany; Isabel, a Cuban girl trying to escape the riots and unrest plaguing her country in 1994; and Mahmoud, a Syrian boy in 2015 whose homeland is torn apart by violence and destruction, embark on harrowing journeys in search of refuge, discovering shocking connections that tie their stories together.