Weapons of Ancient Times (Blazers: Weapons of War)

Matt Doeden

ISBN 10: 1429619678 ISBN 13: 9781429619677

Publisher: Capstone Press, 2008

Synopsis

From basic infantry weapons to large artillery, weapons are what make battles so explosive. Discover the tools of combat involved in some of the most important wars in history.

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About the Author:

Matt Doeden is a freelance author and editor from Minnesota. He’s written numerous children’s books on sports, music, current events, the military, extreme survival, and much more. His books Sandy Koufax (Twenty-First Century Books, 2006) and Tom Brady: Unlikely Champion (Twenty-First Century Books, 2011) were Junior Library Guild selections. Doeden began his career as a sports writer before turning to publishing. He lives in Minnesota with his wife and two children.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 1–3—Large type, short sentences, and glossaries make these texts accessible. Brief paragraphs provide descriptions of the use of the weapons, and notes dispersed throughout impart extra facts such as the range of a rifle. The texts are packed with clearly labeled color photos. Civil War is the most successful since it covers a relatively short period. Ancient Times, however, tries to cover the period from prehistory to ancient Rome—far too much time. In the same way, the information in Middle Ages becomes unfocused because there is no one event or period being discussed. Overall, the books are simplistic and will only warrant purchase for their photographs. Michele Byam's Arms and Armor (2004) or Richard Holmes's Battle (2000, both DK) are better bets.—Clare A. Dombrowski, Amesbury Public Library, MA
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About this edition

• Publisher: Capstone Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1429619678
• ISBN 13: 9781429619677
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 2260