| Descript |
48 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps, ports. ; 28 cm. |
| Series |
Inventions and discoveries |
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Inventions and discoveries.
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| Note |
Accelerated Reader MG+ 7.7 2 2 134170 |
| Summary |
"An exploration of the transformative impact of inventions and discoveries in warfare. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, biographies, timeline, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index. |
| Contents |
Early weapons -- Cavalry -- Sword -- Forts and castles -- Catapult -- Body armor -- Gunpowder -- Guns -- Rifles, repeaters, and machine guns -- Cannons and other artillery -- Rockets and guided missiles -- Chemical warfare -- Early warships -- Modern warships -- Tanks -- Airships -- Fighters and bombers -- Nuclear weapons -- Recent inventions in warfare -- Important dates in warfare. |
| Subject |
Military art and science -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Military weapons -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Inventions -- Juvenile literature.
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Military art and science -- History.
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Military weapons -- History.
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Inventions.
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| Add Author |
World Book, Inc.
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| ISBN |
9780716603887 |
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0716603888 |
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9780716603801 (set) |
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0716603802 (set) |
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