How Aircraft Carriers Work

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Military Machines

  • Interest Level: Grade 1 - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

Aircraft carriers are big and strong military watercraft. But did you know that they use catapults to launch jets? Or that they can be fueled by nuclear power? Find out more in this look at these impressive machines!

Learn about different military vehicles in the Military Machines series—part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, appealing photos, and lively text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!

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Interest Level Grade 1 - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Social Studies
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction
Copyright 2020
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Lightning Bolt Books ®
Imprint Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2019-08-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF051130, JNF057010, JNF051120
Dewey 359.9/4835
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 7.75 x 10.25
Lexile 540
Guided Reading Level O
ATOS Reading Level 4.0
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 503622
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, and Table of contents

Author: Candice Ransom

Candice Ransom is the author of 150 books for children. She holds an MFA from Vermont College and an MA in children’s literature from Hollins University. She currently teaches in Hollins University’s graduate program in children’s literature.