Weapons and Technology

By Martin J. Dougherty

Book Overview

Designing smart weapons. Developing ships that can't be seen by radar. Learning how to aim anti-satellite missiles. Readers will experience modern weapons technology from a soldier's point of view. They'll discover how laser guns can destroy missiles, learn how microwaves can be used as a weapon that doesn't kill, and how the rifles of the future will fire grenades. They'll learn the mind-boggling futuristic details too, such as the latest planes that will also be able to fly into space.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433927411
• ISBN13: 9781433927416
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.9" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 7 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 6