Spring 2024

Military Weapons Encyclopedia

From the Set US Military Encyclopedias

From rifles to ballistic missiles, weapons provide the US military with the firepower it needs to accomplish its many missions around the globe. This title examines a wide variety of these weapons, exploring how they work and how they are used. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index.

Format List Price Your Price Qty
$52.79 $36.95
Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 9
Reading Level Grade 5
Dewey Number 355.82
Lexile 880L
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level
Language English
Publisher ABDO Publishing
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9781098293055
Copyright 2024
Number of Pages 192
Dimensions 7.25 x 9.25
Graphics Full-color photographs

SLJ Review of US Military Encyclopedias

Each of these comprehensive volumes provides information of the jobs, vehicles, weapons, and wars of the United States military. In The Armed Forces ­Encyclopedia readers learn about requirements for each branch and the many jobs in the military. The Military Vehicles ­Encyclopedia introduces the many ­vehicles employed by the military including fighter jets, tanks, and submarines. The Military Weapons Encyclopedia explains the ­development and uses of bayonets, missiles, mines and more. The War ­Encyclopedia features succinct accounts of American conflicts from the American Revolution to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Colorful illustrations, mostly photographs, complement the texts. The narratives are straightforward and informative but also dry; only the most ardent enthusiasts will choose to read. However, the books may prove ­useful to report writers. VERDICT Though these volumes contain factual and useful information, they are recommended as a secondary purchase.

Author: Arnold Ringstad