Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
9.2
Points
2.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
9732
Points per Word
0.000206
Page Count
56
Points per Page
0.035714
Series
Face the Facts
Description
This book looks at how chemical and biological weapons have been used throughout history and explores the arguments made by both sides of the CBW debate.
Quick Summary
This book pulls back the curtain on the most secretive weapons in history, giving kids a behind-the-scenes look at how chemicals and germs have shaped wars and world events. Kids will love the jaw-dropping stories of how everything from ancient Roman tactics to World War I trenches turned science into weapons, and The Way to Treasure Island it presents the moral debates that still rage today. If your kid devours the "I Survived" series or loves the gory details in "Horrible Histories," they'll be hooked on this. Perfect for ages 9-12 or grades 4-7.