- High-low title to appeal to kids fascinated by all things military.<br>- Series features include photos, diagrams, glossary, and resources<br>- Describes vividly-but does not glorify-a sophisticated and lethal weapon of destruction.<br>- High interest in communities near military bases.<br>- Easy-to-read text for low-level readers.<br>Curriculum standards: Grades 5-8 Science Standards<br>Science and Technology<br>- Evaluate completed technological designs/products<br>- Communicate the process of technological design<br>Science in Personal and Social Perspectives<br>- Understanding the risks of natural, chemical, biological, social & personal hazards<br>- Science influences society through its knowledge & world view<br>Grades 5-8 Standards for Social Studies<br>Time, Continuity & Change<br>- Identify key concepts (causality, conflict) to explain patterns of change/continuity<br>- Identify processes for reinterpreting past using variety of sources & weighing evidence<br>- Use knowledge of material from history to make decisions on public issues<br>Power, Authority, & Governance<br>- Describe the ways nations respond to forces of unity and diversity affecting order and security<br>- Describe the role of technology in communications, transportation, weapons development as it contributes to/helps resolve conflicts<br>Science, Technology, & Society<br>- Examine the influence of culture on technological choices/advancements such as warfare<br>Global Connections<br>- Explore causes, effects, solutions to persistent global issues such as security