War on Terror Technology

In the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States began using advanced technology to root out terrorist networks around the world. War on Terror Technology explores how mine-resistant vehicles, drones, and cyberwarfare have played roles in this conflict. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Table of contents America's wars have been some of the deadliest and most devastating events in the nation's history. Yet each armed conflict also spurs the development of incredible new technologies. With clear text, vivid photos, and helpful diagrams, War Technology showcases these inventions, demonstrates how they altered the courses of wars, and discusses how they continued to affect daily life in peacetime. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.