Describes the changes brought to warfare by the introduction of gunpowder, including the rise of the professional army and the industrial revolution in weapons.
From stealth bombers to heat-seeking missiles, militaries around the world use cutting-edge technology to create powerful weapons. This hi/lo title introduces the science of advanced weaponry through...
Few inventions have changed the world as much as gunpowder has. But did you know that its creation may date back nearly 2,000 years? It's one of the so-called Four Great Inventions of China, and it...
The war that never saw a true battle had some of the most impressive weapons in military history--on both sides. In this exciting series, readers take a look at the science behind the United States'...