In the wild, animals use teeth, claws and other natural weapons to attack their prey. On the battlefield, soldiers need weapons to fight the enemy. The armed forces have often looked to nature for inspiration to develop effective weapons and combat tactics. From the first feathered arrows to tomorrow's high-tech weaponry, take a look at how military technology often imitates the natural weapons of animals to help soldiers succeed in combat.
Lisa M. Bolt Simons has published more than 40 nonfiction children's books, as well as four middle grade choose your path novels, and an adult history book. She's twice received an Honorable Mention for the McKnight Artist Fellowship for Writers in Children's Literature. She's also received a Minnesota State Arts Board Grant, a MNSCBWI Writing Mentorship, a Shabo Award for Children's Picture Book Writers, and an artist grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council. Lisa is a proud and slightly jealous mom to her incredibly intelligent twin daughter and son. Originally from Colorado, Lisa lives in Southern Minnesota with her husband, who also loves to read.
Title: Beastly Firepower: Military Weapons and Tactics Inspired by Animals (Beasts and the Battlefield)
Author: Lisa M. Bolt Simons
ISBN: 9781474793957
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Publisher: Capstone Global Library Ltd
Publication Date: 2021-03-04
Number of Pages: 32
Weight: 0.1080 kg