Beastly Armor: Military Defenses Inspired by Animals

By Charles C Hofer and Charles C. Hofer

Book Overview

The world can be a dangerous place. Over time, animals evolved many natural defenses to help them survive. Combat during wartime is extremely dangerous. Why not look to nature to find the best defenses for soldiers on the battlefield? Military forces have done just that for hundreds of years. From the armor of medieval knights to tomorrow's advanced camouflage, take a look at how military technology often mimics the traits of animals to help protect soldiers in combat. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and the Battlefield series.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1543590209
• ISBN13: 9781543590203
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: Capstone Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6