Machines That Won the War
Machines That Won the War
History's greatest battles were won with bravery and honor, but not without a little help from science. Readers explore the world of military machines and the impact they have had on battles throughout time. From tanks and guns to the advent of flight, militaries around the world have searched for the latest and greatest in technology to claim victory. Colorful photographs and graphic organizers introduce young readers to the weapons, armor, and fighting hardware that made the difference in key conflicts of the last 150 years. Firsthand accounts from soldiers and those who created history's greatest war machines help readers understand how the development and application of technology can mean the difference between winning and losing the biggest battles in history.
• High-interest topic attracts reluctant readers
• Reading level appropriate for many ages
• Full-color photographs capture military machines in action
•Eyewitness accounts from soldiers and developers with firsthand experience of featured machines
• High-interest topic attracts reluctant readers
• Reading level appropriate for many ages
• Full-color photographs capture military machines in action
•Eyewitness accounts from soldiers and developers with firsthand experience of featured machines
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Series review: Machines That Won The War
These galleries offer a varied, browser-tempting smorgasbord of wheeled, floating, and flying vehicles, as well as hand and even chemical weapons. Each of the 20 alphabetically arranged entries includes one-to-three captioned photos or reproductions, most of which show the selected weapon in action, along with an Eyewitness comment from an actual user or a sidebar, and brief remarks about the weapons development, history, strengths, and (rare in galleries of military gear aimed at younger audiences) weaknesses. print and web resources will be helpful to readers with a sustained interest.
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