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Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"The war effort wasn't confined to the battlefield: chemists and engineers, doctors, code-breakers and scientists all played vital parts in labs, surgeries and back rooms. Out of their contribution came dramatic developments in aviation, gunnery, intelligence, medicine and psychology, with the development of the tank and the dreadful advances of chemical warfare. Support from the home front was essential to success on the fighting front in what was...
67) The arms trade
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1988]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the arms trade, how it works, whether it is sufficiently controlled, and whether there are alternative forms of trade.
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
This title examines the major weapons used during World War II, focusing on their development, strategy and tactics, and their effect on the course of the war. Compelling narrative text and well-chosen historical photographs and primary sources make this book perfect for report writing. Features include a glossary, a selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Readers will examine the technology used by military forces during the Civil War. Engaging text introduces readers to edged weapons, rifle-barreled guns, Minié balls, repeating carbines, cannons, howitzers, mortars, ironclad ships, the Gatling gun, the telegraph machine, and the roles they played in military campaigns. A short history of the war is also included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. -- from publisher...
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Weapons expert James McCullen has created a nanotechnology-based weapon capable of destroying an entire city. His company MARS sells four warheads to NATO, and the U.S. Army is tasked with delivering the warheads. Duke and Ripcord are delivering the warheads when they are ambushed by the Baroness. The two are rescued by Scarlett, Snake Eyes and Heavy Duty. They take the warheads to the G.I. Joe's command center, rendezvousing with General Hawk. McCullen...
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
In ancient times, warriors threw spears or fired arrows from bows. Today soldiers shoot bullets from machine guns that fire up to 3,000 times a minute. Follow the steps in the process that led from spears and cannonballs to armor-piercing rockets and missiles that can strike targets on the other side of the world.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"With fascinating information about radio waves, virtual reality, and drones, this books covers the many ways electronics have been used and developed through warfare. Readers will learn about the important scientists and technology that have made contributions to the modern world."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"World War I is known as the 'war to end all wars.' In this book, readers will learn about the development of World War I's various weapons. Each chapter is dedicated to an in-depth examination of a weapon, including Dreadnoughts, artillery, tanks, U-boats, aircraft, and chemical warfare" --
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