Weird Science: Military

by Virginia Loh-Hagan

Overview

The military can be weird. Did you know they train dolphins? Or that sometimes instead of guns, the military uses chemicals during war? In Weird Science: Military, readers will explore the science behind the military and some of the equipment and strategies used. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers. Educational sidebars include a science activity, a spotlight biography, fast facts, and an unsolved mystery! A table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, and author biography are included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534196285
Publisher:	45th Parallel Press
Publication date:	09/01/2021
Series:	How the Heck Does That Work?!
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	10 MB
Age Range:	7 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 5

Chapter 1 MREs 9

Chapter 2 Aircraft Carriers 13

Chapter 3 Submarines 17

Chapter 4 Military Dolphins 21

Chapter 5 Military Parachuting 25

Chapter 6 Chemical Warfare 29

Glossary 32

Learn More 32

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2021

Gr 4–6—The weird and unusual attracts science enthusiasts and even the uninterested. Books in this set feature large images of electric eels and carnivorous plants, as well as details about military parachutes and radio telescopes. Sidebars delve into related topics like the presence of dark matter in foods, scientist profiles, or species diversity in rainforests. Each title includes a "Test It Out" activity idea, such as bouncing sound waves to learn more about echolocation. Topics include animal camouflage, stop-motion photography, and diamond rain on Jupiter. Colored text highlights terms found in the glossary for easy reference. Whether readers are interested in animals or military hardware, there are plenty of topics to choose from in this series. VERDICT Great for reluctant readers and STEM buffs alike, while also useful for classroom science units. School

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