Bibliograph

Torpedoes, missiles, and cannons, physics goes to war, Tim Ripley

Type

Label

Torpedoes, missiles, and cannons, physics goes to war, Tim Ripley

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

9-12

resource.interestGradeLevel

4-6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Torpedoes, missiles, and cannons

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

971020564

Responsibility statement

Tim Ripley

Series statement

STEM on the battlefield

Sub title

physics goes to war

Summary

"From arrows to missiles, understanding physics has been key to the history of warfare. Through interesting text and high-impact graphics, readers will come to understand practical applications of science and the important people and concepts that have contributed to history"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction: Physics at war -- Bows, crossbows, and catapults -- Archimedes' claw -- The first artillery -- Guns and gun barrels -- The first rockets -- Armor-piercing shells -- The first torpedoes -- The machine gun -- Depth charges -- Rocket launchers -- Flying bombs and missiles -- Lasers -- Atomic bomb -- Nuclear deterrence -- Timeline

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Physics goes to war

Classification