Make a set of traps and triggers powered by rubber bands and inspired by real-life devices. All you need are everyday items and some adult help. Choose your target and area of operation, hide your traps and triggers, and wait. Bite-sized facts explain how these traps and triggers have been used through history too!

Product Description: From the might of the navy and the skill of the air force to the bravery of the troops that fight on the ground, this book gives you the definitive insight into the world of the armed forces and the men and women who serve it. Read the fascinating diary of a soldier in Afghanistan, get the stats on the fastest, biggest and most superior combat aircraft in the world, and read about how it feels to be behind enemy lines...read more

Product Description: "Describes the progression of technology that makes air and space travel possible, beginning with the hot air balloons and ending with the vehicles and probes in space today"--Provided by publisher.

Product Description: The backbone of any army, infantry soldiers seem to get all of the action but none of the glory. Trained for the very physical and aggressive work of engaging the enemy on the ground, the infantry tends to take high casualties in combat...read more

Humans have used weapons to fight their enemies since the dawn of history. Todays military arsenal is filled with the most accurate and sophisticated tools yet. Read all about these high tech weapons and the science that went into their development.

Product Description: Big pictures of warriors and knights come complete with flaps showcasing their armor From the 5th century Greek leather armor and 14th century English steel-plated armor to the patterned armor of 15th century Japanese knights, protective battle gear throughout history is explored here...read more

Product Description: These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue...read more

Product Description: Help your child learn about soldiers with this fact-packed guide, giant wallchart, interactive clip-art CD and dedicated website. From how soldiers fought on the battlefield to what it's like to take the controls of a powerful tank; let your child discover all about the life and times of the fighting man and woman down the centuries, from the arms and armour of the ancient world to today's training, technology and tactics...read more

Product Description: Describes several models of guns and howizters used in World War I and World War II, including specifications and statistics.