chemical warfare

"The military can be weird. Did you know they train dolphins? Or that sometimes instead of guns, the military uses chemicals during war? Readers will explore the science behind the military and some of the equipment and strategies used"--Provided by publisher.

The military can be weird. Did you know they train dolphins? Or that sometimes instead of guns, the military uses chemicals during war? In Weird Science: Military, readers will explore the science behind the military and some of the equipment and strategies used. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers. Educational sidebars include a science activity, a spotlight biography, fast facts, and an unsolved mystery! A table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, and author biography are included.

"The international community has pledged to curtail development and use of chemical and biological weapons (CBW) in several agreements, beginning with the 1925 Geneva Protocol, but several nations are not honoring these pacts. Critics argue that CBW are crueler than traditional warfare methods and that they harm innocent civilians. But some experts say that CBW are less of a threat when compared to nuclear weapons. The authors of the viewpoints in this informative resource examine the use and efficacy of chemical and biological weapons, address who is using them, and suggest ways to prevent their use"--Provided by publisher.

Learn about the effects of a chemical or biological weapon attack and how emergency services are prepared to tackle an event were it to happen.

Authors debate the threat of biological and chemical weapons and the seriousness of bioterrorism.

Examines the history and development of chemical and biological weapons and discusses their proliferation, association with terrorism, and efforts to control their use.

A guide to past history and possible future developments in chemical and germ warfare, based on declassified sources in the United States, Europe, and Russia.

A collection of articles that present various viewpoints on the controversial topics of biological and chemical weapons.

A history of chemical warfare and pest control that examines war and nature's impact on each other and illustrates the development of total war and the modern environmental movement.

Mike Wallace examines chemical and biological weapons over the last 50 years. (50 min.).