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Contributor(s): Fridell, Ron (Author)

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 ISBN: 0822567695     ISBN-13: 9780822567691
Publisher: Lerner Publications
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Binding Type: Library Binding
Published: August 2007
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Annotation: A soldier carries an explosive device powerful enough to rip apart a heavily armored tank, yet small enough to fit in his pocket. Another wears body armor so safe he doesn?t even notice when he's been shot. A pilot flies a jet that is invisible to its enemies. Another pilot prepares to fire laser beams to knock down enemy missiles. What do all these members of the armed forces have in common? They are using military technology?tools and machines that protect soldiers and defeat enemies. Learn amazing facts about military technology in this fast-paced glimpse into the future of science.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - General (see Also Headings Under Animals Or Technology)
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Military & Wars
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - General
Dewey: 623
LCCN: 2006019404
Age Level: 9-14
Grade Level: 4-9
Lexile Measure: 850(Not Available)
Guided Reading: U (Grade 5)
Series: Cool Science (Hardcover)
Physical Information: 0.35" H x 7.32" W x 10" L (0.70 lbs) 48 pages
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 118166
Reading Level: 6.3   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 1.0
 
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A soldier carries an explosive device powerful enough to rip apart a heavily armored tank, yet small enough to fit in his pocket. Another wears body armor so safe he doesn't even notice when he's been shot. A pilot flies a jet that is invisible to its enemies. Another pilot prepares to fire laser beams to knock down enemy missiles. What do all these members of the armed forces have in common? They are using military technology--tools and machines that protect soldiers and defeat enemies. Learn amazing facts about military technology in this fast-paced glimpse into the future of science.
 
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