Beasts on the Battlefield: Animals in Combat

by Charles C. Hofer

Overview

Animals have played an important role in warfare throughout history. Military forces have long relied on animals' natural abilities to achieve their missions. From medieval warriors charging into combat on horseback to dolphins locating explosive mines at sea, take a look at the many ways animals have helped armies find success on the battlefield. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and the Battlefield series.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496665935
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2020
Series:	Beasts and the Battlefield
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	670L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Charles C. Hofer is a biologist, photographer, and writer living in southern Arizona. He’s a regular contributor to several award-winning magazines for young people, including Muse and Ask. Visit his website at www.charleschofer.com.

Table of Contents

A War Hero on Four Legs 4

Charging into Battle 6

Armies on the Move 12

Super Animal Senses 18

Four-Legged Friends 24

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

1. A high-interest way to show how the natural world inspires technology. 2. Useful for hi-lo readers in middle school reading at a third or fourth grade level. 3. High-interest topic ties to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) curriculum. 4. Provides examples of historical, modern, and future uses of animal-inspired technology in the military forces.