Military Weapons Encyclopedia
From rifles to ballistic missiles, weapons provide the US military with the firepower it needs to accomplish its many missions around the globe. This title examines a wide variety of these weapons, exploring how they work and how they are used. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.
Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 9 |
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Reading Level | Grade 5 |
BISACS | JNF025130, JNF048040 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Subject | History, Social Studies |
Copyright | 2024 |
Division | Abdo Reference |
Imprint | Encyclopedias |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 192 |
Season | 2023-12-15 |
ISBN | 9781098293055, 9798384910992 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Multi-user eBook |
Dewey | 355.82 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 7.25 x 9.25 |
Lexile | 880 |
ATOS Interest Level | NOT AR |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | NOT AR |
Features | Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, and Table of contents |
US Military Encyclopedias - School Library Journal
Each of these comprehensive volumes provides information of the jobs, vehicles, weapons, and wars of the United States military. In The Armed Forces Encyclopedia readers learn about requirements for each branch and the many jobs in the military. The Military Vehicles Encyclopedia introduces the many vehicles employed by the military including fighter jets, tanks, and submarines. The Military Weapons Encyclopedia explains the development and uses of bayonets, missiles, mines and more. The War Encyclopedia features succinct accounts of American conflicts from the American Revolution to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Colorful illustrations, mostly photographs, complement the texts. The narratives are straightforward and informative but also dry; only the most ardent enthusiasts will choose to read. However, the books may prove useful to report writers. VERDICT Though these volumes contain factual and useful information, they are recommended as a secondary purchase.