Gun History & Development (Gun Education and Safety Series)

by Brian Kevin

Overview

This title examines the history and development of guns and their firing mechanisms, from the early arquebus, through muskets and long guns, to today's revolvers, rifles, and shotguns. Readers will learn about the advancement from black powder to gunpowder, as well as the development of ammunition. Leaders in the field of gun development such as John Moses Browning are also introduced. The history of gun rights and important legal decisions are also examined. The Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781614785149
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2012
Series:	Gun Education and Safety Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	9 MB
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Black Berthold 4

Black Powder 6

Big Cannons 8

Hand Cannons 10

The Arquebus 12

Muskets 14

Rifles 16

Pistols and Revolvers 18

Ammunition 20

Manufacturing 24

Modern Guns 26

Gun Rights 28

Glossary 30

Web Sites 31

Index 32