"The high/low books in the Air Power series (6 new titles) rely on concise, clear sentences and, most effectively, bold infographics to detail the developmental history of different types of military aircrafts. Each aircraft in these volumes is still in use today, and the text discusses how technological advances have led to updates and improvements. AH-1Z Viper discusses how this attack helicopter was born out of updates made to the Cobra helicopter from the Vietnam War. The books' tone tends, at times, toward military glorification, though for the most part the focus is on the technological features of the aircrafts, while the concentration on their usage throughout their lifespans keeps the text from becoming dated too quickly. In addition to stock photos, each volume contains a time line of development, a labeled diagram, and a final "By the Numbers" spread of statistics. For visual learners, numbers fans, and technology nuts, this is a sharply designed pick."
"The high/low books in the Air Power series rely on concise, clear sentences and, most effectively, bold infographics to detail the developmental history of different types of military aircrafts. Each aircraft in these volumes is still in use today, and the text discusses how technological advances have led to updates and improvements. Technology is front and center in AC-130J Ghostrider, which explores this gunship's deadly battle capabilities and the military's hopes for future development. AH-1Z Viper discusses how this attack helicopter was born out of updates made to the Cobra helicopter from the Vietnam War. Multiple European nations collaborated to develop the subject of Eurofighter Typhoon, a jet known for its speed. MQ-9 Reaper Drone turns from piloted aircrafts to remote-operated drones, explaining how they function and how this particular drone evolved from a remote surveillance device into a weaponized aircraft. The books' tone tends, at times, toward military glorification, though for the most part the focus is on the technological features of the aircrafts, while the concentration on their usage throughout their lifespans keeps the text from becoming dated too quickly. In addition to stock photos, each volume contains a time line of development, a labeled diagram, and a final 'By the Numbers' spread of statistics. For visual learners, numbers fans, and technology nuts, this is a sharply designed pick."
