The Massachusetts 54th (Civil War) (Let Freedom Ring)
by Gina DeAngelis
Did Anything Good Come Out of the Civil War? (Innovation Through Adversity)
by Philip Steele
In addition to putting an end to the inhumane institution of slavery, the Civil War also spurred important inventions that improved people s lives, such as canned food, pocket watches, federal paper currency, and standard sizes for shoes. Although medical technology lagged behind the development of new weapons that could kill and maim more soldiers than ever, there were advances in amputation techniques and anesthesia delivery. Additionally, the railroad and telegraph systems were hugely benefic...
Weapons of World War I (Weapons of War) (Blazers: Weapons of War)
by Matt Doeden
"Describes the weapons used in battles during World War I, including infantry weapons and heavy artillery such as howitzers and machine guns"--Provided by publisher.
Military drones have been part of wars for more than 100 years. Today's military unmanned aerial vehicles are packed with sensors, high-quality cameras and even weapons. With each flight, members of the armed forces are kept safe away from war zones. Learn how both aerial and underwater drones operate and get inside details about some of the missions they've completed.
Martial Arts for Special Forces (Martial and Fighting Arts S.)
by Chris McNab
"Amazing photography and engaging information explain the technologies and capabilities of the F-14 Tomcats. Intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
Stonewall Jackson (Historical American Biographies)
by Lynda Pflueger
A biography of the Confederate general who gained the nickname Stonewall for his stand at the first battle of Bull Run during the Civil War.
Spanish-American War (America at War) (America at War (Chelsea House))
by Michael Golay
The United States was swept into the Spanish-American War with the mysterious explosion of the USS Maine in Cuba's Havana harbor, which spurred a surge of anti-Spanish sentiment among Americans through the use of yellow journalism. Spanish-American War, Revised Edition gives a lively account of the events leading to war and of the ensuing battles fought on land and sea, ending with a thought-provoking assessment of this important conflict from which the United States emerged as a major player o...
Robotics in the Military (Robot Pioneers)
by Author Robert Snedden
The Mexican War of Independence (Story of Mexico)
by R Conrad Stein
Gente de Las Fuerzas Armadas de Ee.Uu./People of the Armed Forces (Gente de las Fuerzas Armadas de Ee.Uu./People Of The Armed F)
Eyewitness to World War I Medicine (Eyewitness to World War I)
by Emily O'Keefe