In this title, readers will examine the technology used by military forces during the Civil War. Engaging text introduces readers to edged weapons, rifle-barreled guns, Minié balls, repeating carbines, cannons, howitzers, mortars, ironclad ships, the Gatling gun, the telegraph machine, and the roles they played in military campaigns. A short history of the war is also included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Detailed maps Glossary of key words Infographics Reviewed Table of contents Discover the history and science behind the tools and technologies that aided American troops on land, at sea, and in the air in the Military Technologies series. From the early artillery used in the Revolutionary War to the advanced aircraft of the Vietnam War, this dynamic series highlights the most important and innovative weapons used in US conflicts. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
