Attack Helicopters The AH-64 Apaches

Name: Attack Helicopters The AH-64 Apaches
ISBN: 9780736891868

by Bill Sweetman, Gladys Green, Michael Green

Modern Military Aircraft Series · Book 1 of 2

For children fascinated by machines and aircraft, this book offers an up-close, factual look at the powerful AH-64 Apache attack helicopter.

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About This Book

A parent should reach for this book when their curious child, who is fascinated by powerful machines, is ready for a non-fiction book with real technical details. For the kid who wants to know exactly how things work, "Attack Helicopters The AH-64 Apaches" offers a deep and accessible dive into one of the world's most advanced aircraft. It explores the helicopter's design, technology, and purpose with clear text and compelling photographs. This book directly feeds a child's sense of wonder and curiosity about complex engineering, making it an excellent choice for a young reader who loves STEM topics and is transitioning into more detailed informational texts. It's a great way to encourage a passion for science and technology.

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What Parents Should Know

ViolenceMild

Discusses the helicopter's role as a weapon in a detached, technical way. No graphic content.

Sensitive Topics

The book's subject is a weapon of war. It discusses combat, destroying targets, and anti-tank missions. The approach is entirely technical and secular, focusing on the machine's capabilities rather than the human cost or ethics of war. Violence is presented in an abstract, engineering context (e.g., "the missile can destroy a tank"), with no depiction of harm to people.

Ideal Reader

This book is perfect for a 7 to 10-year-old who is obsessed with vehicles and machines and has a strong desire for factual details. They are likely a visual learner who loves diagrams and cutaways, and they are ready to move beyond simple picture books to learn real-world specifications and technical terms.