A photo essay examining the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West.

"Rows of razor-sharp teeth, strong, stiff fins, and the ability to smell a single drop of blood in a million drops of ocean water--sharks are built to survive! Dynamic photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read and a useful resource for report writing."--

"Describes various top-secret projects, including the Manhattan Project, Nazi experimentation, and several others"--

"Send paper clips flying with your own miniature launcher! Step-by-step instructions are used in this book to demonstrate basic engineering and physics skills for kids."--

"By taking the focus off of mining and building and placing it squarely on exploration and action, Minecraft Dungeons offers players a whole new way to enjoy the colorful world of Minecraft. In this book, readers will get a closer look at the armor, weapons, and other important gear they can use to conquer the game's challenges. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter"--

"This timely title discusses the creation of the atom bomb and the post-World War II nuclear arms race that shaped the consciousness of generations. Primary and secondary source materials such as contemporary photos, speeches, letters, and newspaper accounts are examined, offering readers insight into a world reeling from years of conflict, and the competing political and social ideologies of the former Soviet Union and the United States and its allies....

This title provides readers with a fascinating look at military gear. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for readers. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.

"Powerful eyesight, massive talons, and sharp, hooked beaks--birds of prey are built to survive! Close-up photos of these serious predators will grab readers' attention as they learn how these birds hunt their prey. Fantastic photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read and a useful resource for report writing."--

Describes different types of guns and other firearm weapons, including rockets, grenades, tranquilizer guns, and tasers, and explains each weapon's use.