Highlow title to appeal to kids fascinated by all things military. Series features include photos, diagrams, glossary, and resources Describes vividlybut does not glorifya sophisticated and lethal weapon of destruction. High interest in communities near military bases. Easytoread text for lowlevel readers. Curriculum standards Grades 58 Science Standards Science and Technology Evaluate completed technological designsproducts Communicate the process of technological design Science in Personal and Social Perspectives Understanding the risks of natural, chemical, biological, social personal hazards Science influences society through its knowledge world view Grades 58 Standards for Social Studies Time, Continuity Change Identify key concepts (causality, conflict) to explain patterns of changecontinuity Identify processes for reinterpreting past using variety of sources weighing evidence Use knowledge of material from history to make decisions on public issues Power, Authority, Governance Describe the ways nations respond to forces of unity and diversity affecting order and security Describe the role of technology in communications, transportation, weapons development as it contributes tohelps resolve conflicts Science, Technology, Society Examine the influence of culture on technological choicesadvancements such as warfare Global Connections Explore causes, effects, solutions to persistent global issues such as security
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