Equipped for Battle: The Weapons, Gear, and Uniforms of American Wars: B&N Exclusive Edition

by Michael Burgan, Eric Fein, Shelley Tougas

Overview

No investigation of war is complete without a look at the equipment that made the soldiers battle ready. This guide to the weapons, gear, and uniforms used in American wars is filled with fascinating images, diagrams, and facts. Perfect for military enthusiasts as well as a great companion for history buffs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476576534
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	09/01/2013
Edition description:	B&N Exclusive Edition
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael has also worked as an editor at Weekly Reader, the classroom news magazine used in schools across the United States. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in history. When not writing for kids, he enjoys writing plays, and his works have been staged across the United States. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.

Eric Fein is a freelance author of more than 40 fiction and nonfiction books and graphic novels. His books for Capstone include "Impossible Victory: The Battle of Stalingrad", "D-Day: The Battle for Normandy", and "Weapons, Gear, and Uniforms of World War I".

Shelley Tougas worked in journalism and public relations before writing children’s books. She is the author of Little Rock Girl 1957: How a Photograph Changed the Fight for Integration, which was among Booklist’s 2011 Top Ten Editors’ Choices. Shelley lives, writes, and reads in North Mankato, Minnesota.