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E P I C C: 35 M:0 Y:100 K:0 C: 80 M:55 Y:75 K:100 E P I C EPIC BOOKS are no owhureidntrihkon niiacnorstyw,e Canbn: 35n Mso.: 0de YAo:1 0 0aks Kr:0chset. a iyThdoonouew, yrhsCe : i 8b0aog Mu:d5fh5 Y ry:7t-5s hK s:t1f0p 0eo ere d an Epic adventure? This edition first published in 2013 by Bellwether Media, Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission of the publisher. For information regarding permission, write to Bellwether Media, Inc., Attention: Permissions Department, 5357 Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Von Finn, Denny. Abrams tanks / by Denny Von Finn. p. cm. -- (Epic books: military vehicles) Includes bibliographical references and index. Audience: Grades 2-7. Summary: “Engaging images accompany information about Abrams tanks. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7”--Provided by publisher. ISBN 978-1-60014-814-9 (hbk. : alk. paper) 1. M1 (Tank)--Juvenile literature. 2. Tanks (Military science)--Juvenile literature. I. Title. UG446.5.V65 2013 623.74’752--dc23 2012002389 Text copyright © 2013 by Bellwether Media, Inc. EPIC BOOKS and associated logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Bellwether Media, Inc. SCHOLASTIC, CHILDREN’S PRESS, and associated logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Scholastic Inc. Printed in the United States of America, North Mankato, MN. Abrams Tanks ........................... 4 Weapons and Armor ................10 Abrams Missions ....................16 Glossary ....................................22 To Learn More .........................23 Index ..........................................24 Dust rises in the distance. United States forces are under attack. Abrams tanks roll out to fight the enemy. 4 5 6 Rounds shoot out of the large Abrams guns. Enemy tanks explode in the distance. They are no match for the mighty Abrams! 7 The Abrams is one of the world’s most advanced tanks. It was named after United States Army General Creighton Abrams. 8 GENERAL CREIGHTON ABRAMS Creighton Abrams served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. 9 TURRET A Raptor’s curved airframe gives it stealth. Curves deflect enemy radar. Special paint The Abrams tank is a force absorbs radar. on the battlefield. Its most powerful weapon is the main gun. This gun is mounted on a turret. 10
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