Washoe County Library System

"Discusses how animals use armor to protect themselves from predators or to catch prey"--Provided by publisher.

Traces the development of nuclear weapons, explains the different types, indicates the key countries in the nuclear arms race, and describes efforts taken to cease proliferation of such weapons.

A photo essay examining the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West.

Describes some of the weapons used by both the Allied and Axis forces during World War II, including automatic weapons, radar, early computers, tanks, aircraft carriers, bombers and fighter planes, and the atomic bomb.

"Describes the U.S. Marines Special Operations Regiment, including the group's history, weapons, gear, and missions"--Provided by publisher.

"This book explores the Manhattan Project through the eyes of ordinary people as well as military personnel and others."--