The science of warfare : the ferocious facts about how we fight
Canavan, Roger2019
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This fascinating guide to how humans have developed increasingly sophisticated military technology combines fact-packed, easy-to-read text with colourful and quirky illustrations. From medieval trebuchets and siege towers to the tanks and high-powered aircraft of today, it is an eye-opening introduction to the mechanics of warfare. Each spread has multiple entry points, including an introductory paragraph, illustrations and side panels such as Fascinating Fact, Can You Believe It?, and Try It Yourself, which provide additional information and handy advice.
Main title:
The science of warfare : the ferocious facts about how we fight / written by Roger Canavan ; artists, Sadie McEwan, Isobel Lundie, Bryan Beach, Jared Green, Sam Bridges and Shutterstock
Author:
Canavan, Roger, authorMcEwan, Sadie, illustratorBeach, Bryan, illustratorGreen, Jared, illustratorBridges, Sam, illustratorShutterstock (Firm), illustrator
Imprint:
Brighton : Book House, 2019.
Collation:
32 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 24 cm
Notes:
"Supports the National Curriculum in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and the Scottish 5-14 Guidelines and is also an excellent resource for literacy"--Back cover.Includes index.
Audience:
Juvenile.
ISBN:
9781912537655 (pbk)
Dewey class:
355J355J355
Local class:
J355
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2357209
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