Books in High Interest Books: High-tech Military Weapons series

Describes the characteristics, capabilities, and uses of the Raptor, including escorting bombers to targets and destroying enemy attackers.

Discusses the history and development of the United States Air Force's Spectre gunship, its design and special features, and some of the missions it has flown in Vietnam, Panama, and in Kosovo in 1991.

Describes the special features of the Tomahawk missile and how this weapon works and provides historical information as well as plans for future improvements of the Tomahawk.

Discusses the history and development of the United States Air Force's Stealth bomber, its design and special features, and some of the missions it has flown in Operation Desert Storm and in Kosovo in 1999.

Describes the history of guided bombs, how they are built, how they work, and their future.

Describes the features and capabilities of the Harrier, and explains how the United States armed forces use it in combat.

A series about the most sophisticated and up-to-date military weaponry explained in vivid detail. Highlighting the profiles and uses of these weapons, reluctant teen readers will learn much about military technology.

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Provides general information about helicopters and specific facts about the features and operation of the Apache helicopter.

Discusses the components, use, and history of chemical and biological weapons, especially anthrax and sarin, and explains the effects on humans after exposure.

Presents a brief history of the submarine as an attack weapon, with emphasis on the most modern Seawolf class which includes the USS Seawolf, the USS Connecticut, and the USS Jimmy Carter.