Cutting Edge Military Technology

November 1, 2016

Gr 9 Up-With its fact-filled, evenhanded analyses of state-of-the-art technologies, this well-written titles covers a wide range of appealing innovations that readers will find of interest, especially such lesser publicized topics as entertainment and Internet technology. Before examining present-day applications and considering future developments, each entry begins with a visual time line highlighting the subject's significant advancements, providing a frame of reference for students going forward. The dense text is immensely readable despite the intimidating volume of it per page, while the content itself is filled with enough broad information and specific details to maintain reader interest, such as the development of 4-D televisions complete with the ability to stimulate senses other than sight. The few photographs keep the focus on the material. The lack of a glossary is not an inconvenience as the language is clear and concise; unfamiliar terms are defined via adjacent sidebars, rendering the word list unnecessary.

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