John Hamilton

Presents information on the United States Army, tracing its history, discussing the training process, and exploring the vehicles and equipment used by the soldiers.

"World War I is known as the "war to end all wars." In this title readers will get to know the most decisive battles and influential military leaders from both sides of WWI. Each chapter uses casualty data and dates to explain the carnage created by new weapon technology and trench warfare." -- Publisher's website.

An introduction to the artillery, poison gas, guns, tanks, and U-boats and torpedoes used in World War I.

Briefly describes the history and gives examples of military weapons and technology including various types of ships, guns, missiles, planes, tanks, and weapons of mass destruction.

Readers will explore Mars' hold on humankind's imagination, early astronomical observations, and then trace the cultural history of the Red Planet all the way up to today's popular movies and books. Important details will include examinations of literature such as H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds, as well as recent books and movies such as Andy Weir's The Martian.