black hawk (military transport helicopter)

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about UH-60 Black Hawks. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"Engaging images accompany information about UH-60 Black Hawks. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

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.

Describes the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, its crew, parts, and missions, and includes a glossary of terms.

Recounts the true story of Michael Durant's experiences in Somalia after his U.S. Army Special Operations Blackhawk was shot down in October, 1993.

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.

Describes the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, including its history, equipment, weapons, tactics, and future use.

Provides information about Black Hawk helicopters, and tells stories of some of the dangerous missions undertaken by the pilots of the high-powered, high-speed choppers.

U.S. Army pilot Michael J. Durant describes his harrowing experiences as a prisoner of war after his Blackhawk helicopter was shot down in Somalia in 1993.