West, David

Presents the life of American patriot George Washington, written in graphic novel format.

From the early human-powered submarines of the American Civil War to the U-boats of both world wars and themodern nuclear-powered missile platforms of the Cold War, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how submarines havebecome one of the most dangerous weapons of war.

From the wood and canvas biplanes of World War One to the latest vertical takeoff stealth fighters and pilotless drones of the world's air forces, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how combat aircraft have gradually become the sophisticated stealth machines of today.

In twelve dioramic scenes,discover how warships havechanged from the sail and oarpower of ancient Greek triremes and 19th century ships of the line to iron warships of the early 20th century and today's modern aircraft carriers and stealth missile destroyers.

From the Mark I to the powerful turreted tanks of World War Two and the modern missile-firing, troop-carrying light tanks of today's armies, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how the invention of the tank during World War One changed the face of warfare forever.

From the first rockets used to fire arrows to modern computer-controlled cruise missiles and wire-guidedHigh Explosive Anti-TankMissiles, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how rockets andmissiles have gradually become the primary weapons of mechanized warfare.

An illustrated introduction to different types of tractors and other farm equipment.

Introduces various types of dinosaurs and familiar shapes, demonstrates how to pronounce the name of each dinosaur, and shows their sizes by depicting them interacting with humans and with objects of various forms.

"From the first observation and medical helicopters of World War Two and the Korean War to the Air Cavalry of Vietnam and the missile-armed attack helicopters of today's armies, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how helicopters have introduced a new dynamic into the way warfare is waged"--Provided by publisher.