equipment and supplies

Steve Squyres provides an account of the Mars Exploration Rover mission for which he served as principal scientist, discussing the challenges involved in the design and construction of the two rovers "Spirit" and "Opportunity," and sharing the excitement he and others at Jet Propulsion Laboratory felt when the vehicles began relaying information about the Red Planet.

"Describes the science concepts behind military tactics"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the items worn and carried by the army, navy, air force, marines, and Coast Guard, such as night vision goggles, camouflage uniforms, and G-force gear, and explains how they are used.

Presents the uniforms of the Union artillery, cavalry, and infantry soldiers in more than one hundred Civil War-era photographs.

Contains photographs and descriptions of Civil War uniforms and insignia, small arms and edged weapons, artillery pieces, and other equipment, and includes discussion of submarines and other naval vessels and weapons used during the conflict.

Presents a collection of black-and-white fully illustrated photographs and drawings of the field artillery weapons of the Civil War along with technical descriptions and military significance of major pieces such as both Federal and Confederate Napoleons, Parrott Rifles, smoothbores, and Field Howitzers.

History and study of the small arms, uniforms, equipment, music, flags, and artillery used by the Confederacy during the Civil War.

A comprehensive overview of the equipment and supplies a soldier carries in battle that discusses gear, clothing, armor, tools, weapons, and more. Includes photographs and comments from military personnel.