- High-low title will 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.Grades 5-8 Science StandardsScience and Technology- Evaluate completed technological designs/products.- Communicate the process of technological design.Science in Personal and Social Perspectives- Understanding the risks of natural, chemical, biological, social and personal hazards.- Science influences society through its knowledge and world view.Grades 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 issues.Power, 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 conflicts.Science, Technology, and Society- Examine the influence of culture on technological choices/advancements such as warfare.Global Connections- Explore causes, effects, solutions to persistent global issues such as security.