Missiles: Self-Guided Explosives
| AUTHOR | Rice Jr, Earle; Rice, Earle |
| PUBLISHER | Enslow Publishing (07/30/2016) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Library Binding) |
Description
Firing Hellfire missiles in Afghanistan, launching Tomahawk cruise missiles from a destroyer, or manning the underground launch control panel for nuclear warheads is all part of America's military missile program. This book takes readers to the front lines, explaining the innovation, development, and use of precision-guided smart weapons, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and nuclear deterrence. They will learn about the dawn of the missile age and how the armed forces use these weapons. Fact boxes give detailed specs about the weapons and an inside look at military training.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780766075245
ISBN-10:
0766075249
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
48
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
7.50 x 0.30 x 9.30 inches
Weight:
0.60 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Maps,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Military Science
Grade Level:
6th Grade
- 8th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
8.1
Point Value:
1
Interest Level:
Middle Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Grade 6
Dewey Decimal:
358.171
Library of Congress Control Number:
2015045449
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Firing Hellfire missiles in Afghanistan, launching Tomahawk cruise missiles from a destroyer, or manning the underground launch control panel for nuclear warheads is all part of America's military missile program. This book takes readers to the front lines, explaining the innovation, development, and use of precision-guided smart weapons, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and nuclear deterrence. They will learn about the dawn of the missile age and how the armed forces use these weapons. Fact boxes give detailed specs about the weapons and an inside look at military training.
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