Friday, June 19, 2009

Combat Fighters: F-22 Raptor by Steve White

Book Genre: Non-fiction

Publishing Info: Scholastic (48 pages)

Awards: None

Summary: This book describes the newest military fighter jet that the United States has to offer. Not only does the book give information about the F/A-22 Rapture, but it also gives a brief history of fighter aircraft that came before it, but also possible next generation fighter aircraft. The illustrations are excellent. There are close-up photographs of the aircraft in the hanger being manufactures, in flight, weaponry, and cockpit views.

Personal Rating: ****Great. I like the organization of the text. It contains a contents page, an introduction, a glossary of new words and their definitions, and an index. The book also contains resource pages, excellent illustrations and pictures, and lists citations for other books written about the F/A-22 Rapture aircraft. Finally, the author gives some technical specifications for the aircraft and its armament yet still remaining appropriate for younger children..

Reading Level: 6.2
Interest Level: 5-6

Possible uses in reading and writing across the curriculum:
Science: Both 5th and 6th grade science curriculums include objectives in technological design. This could include any of the various technologies associated with this aircraft: Stealth technology, engine design, aerodynamics, weapon systems, etc...
Math: Develop lessons on graphing speed, thrust, or maneuverability; also, comparing this aircraft to previously built aircraft used by the U.S.; and comparing this aircraft to the potential opponents built by other countries
Reading and Writing: For children who are interested in airplanes, this could be a good book to begin creating and writing research reports.

Potential Problems or difficulties: This is a high interest book for children who enjoy reading about military aircraft. Not every student will care to read it.

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