- High-low title to appeal to kids fascinated by all things military.- Series features include photos, diagrams, glossary, and resources- Describes vividly-but does not glorify-a sophisticated and lethal weapon of destruction.- High interest in communities near military bases.- Easy-to-read text for low-level readers.Curriculum standards: Grades 5-8 Science StandardsScience and Technology- Evaluate completed technological designs/products- Communicate the process of technological designScience in Personal and Social Perspectives- Understanding the risks of natural, chemical, biological, social and personal hazards- Science influences society through its knowledge and world viewGrades 5-8 Standards for Social StudiesTime, Continuity and Change- Identify key concepts (causality, conflict) to explain patterns of change/continuity- Identify processes for reinterpreting past using variety of sources and weighing evidence- Use knowledge of material from history to make decisions on public issuesPower, Authority, and 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 to/helps resolve conflictsScience, Technology, and Society- Examine the influence of culture on technological choices/advancements such as warfareGlobal Connections- Explore causes, effects, solutions to persistent global issues such as security