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Weapons of war -
by John Hamilton.
Edina, Minn. : ABDO Pub., c2002.
48 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Annotations:
- Includes index.
Briefly describes the history and gives examples of military weapons and technology including various types of ships, guns, missiles, planes, tanks, and weapons of mass destruction.
Best Books:
- Middle and Junior High School Library Catalog, Ninth Edition, 2005 ; H.W. Wilson; United States
Middle and Junior High School Library Catalog, Supplement to the Eighth Edition, 2003 ; H.W. Wilson; United States
Horn Book Guide:
- Fall 2002 Nonfiction-Technology Rating 5, Marginal, seriously flawed, but with some redeeming quality.
Reading Measurement Programs:
Accelerated Reader
Interest Level Middle Grade
Book Level 7.5
Accelerated Reader Points 1
Reviews:
- Carolyn Phelan (Booklist, May 1, 2002 (Vol. 98, No. 17))
Reviewed with Jill C. Wheeler's September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed America. Books in the War on Terrorism series present topics related to the terrorist attacks activities and weaponry. In Weapons of War (not to be confused with Hamilton's earlier book for ABDO with the same title, published in 2000), Hamilton introduces the fighter planes, bombers, helicopters, support aircraft, bombs, missiles, ships, and ground vehicles available to the U.S. military in Afghanistan. Clear and well focused, this highly accessible text delivers the basic facts and the advantages of various craft. Excellent color photos show more than a dozen different planes, as well as five helicopters and other major weapons in use. The book closes with a glossary and a list of Web sites related to the armed forces. September 11, 2001 offers an overview of the terrorist attacks that occurred on that day. The tone of the writing is matter-of-fact, and the color photos illustrate the text effectively. The final spread, "You Can Make a Difference," briefly introduces organizations accepting donations for victims and their families and suggests a Web site promoting tolerance. A glossary and a "Timeline of Terror, 9-11-01" are appended. Category: Books for Middle Readers--Nonfiction. 2002, ABDO/ABDO & Daughters, $16.95. Gr. 4-7.Horn Book (The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2002)
Flat prose introduces a number of military weapons, such as bombs and missiles, and their conveyances, including bombers, helicopters, and ships. Many are featured in unexceptional color photos, which are accompanied by statistical information (function, speed, crew, etc.). An attempt is made to relate this information to the U.S. involvement in Afghanistan, though this connection feels tacked on. Glos., ind. (War on Terrorism series). Category: Nonfiction-Technology. 2002, ABDO, 48pp, $24.21. Ages 9 to 12. Rating: 5: Marginal, seriously flawed, but with some redeeming quality. Series:
- The War on terrorism
Subjects:
- Military weapons Juvenile literature.
Military weapons.
| Language | Call Number | LCCN | Dewey Decimal | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English (eng) | U815 .H29 2002 |
2001055991 |
623.4 |
1577656733 9781577656739 |