Weapons and Machines in Warfare

The Vietnam War was a complicated and controversial conflict, and readers take a focused look at this chapter in world history through the lens of the military technology used in this war. From the advent of assault rifles to the use of chemical weapons, many of these technological advances have spurred heated debates over time, but readers discover the facts about them in an unbiased way. In addition, photographs of helicopters, planes, and other impressive pieces of military technology fill the pages, and fact boxes and sidebars provide additional information to support a deeper understanding of social studies and STEM.

World War I completely changed how wars were fought. It was the first major conflict to use planes, tanks, and certain kinds of chemical weapons. Readers expand their knowledge of "the war to end all wars" with this high-interest look at the technology that made an Allied victory possible. As readers learn impressive facts about various pieces of military technology, they enhance their understanding of social studies and STEM topics. Fact boxes and sidebars are presented alongside the informative main text, and detailed historical photographs allow readers to visualize the amazing machines they're learning about.

The Gulf War called for new technology, vehicles, and weapons to win battles in the harsh conditions of Iraq and Kuwait. Readers learn about the new tanks, planes, and drones that enabled U.S. forces and their allies to win the war. The main text is filled with facts that appeal to readers interested in military history and engineering, and sidebars and fact boxes provide additional information. The impressive photographs show weapons and machines in captivating detail. As readers explore this fascinating look at an important chapter in U.S. history, they enhance their knowledge of STEM subjects and social studies concepts.

How did the Allies win World War II? Superior technology played a huge part in their victory, and readers discover exactly how in this exploration of how STEM was applied in the war effort. From aircraft carriers and submarines to flamethrowers and rocket launchers, readers learn the ins and outs of World War II weaponry, vehicles, and more. The insightful main text is paired with fact boxes, sidebars, and historical photographs. This high-interest look at social studies and STEM concepts is sure to captivate history buffs, readers with an interest in the military, and anyone with a passion for technology.

After World War II ended, a new kind of war began between the United States and its allies and the Soviet Union and its allies. The Cold War, as it came to be known, never exploded into a direct military conflict between those two countries, but both sides still developed new technology and weapons. Readers dive deep into the specifics of the technological developments that happened during the Cold War-from nuclear weapons to new planes and submarines. With fact boxes, sidebars, and historical photographs accompanying the main text, this reading experience combines STEM and history in an engaging way.