Tech in the Trenches (Group 2)
Tech in the Trenches
Reading Level: 9
Interest Level: 9-12
Throughout history, many wars have been fought, won, and lost. Despite the outcome, wars often spark new technologies to help in combat. Sometimes these inventions evolve to reach the general public and are used for different purposes than originally intended. The Tech in the Trenches series explores the history surrounding key inventions in critical eras of history. From the Korean War to the War on Terror, this series takes a look at some of the defining inventions throughout modern times.
Each Book Contains:
- Vivid period-specific photographs and illustrations
- Detailed accounts of wartime events
- An in-depth study of the influence, evolution, and legacy of technologies throughout time
- Careful research written to spark reader curiosity
Curriculum Connections:
- Supports the Next Generation Science Standards by encouraging students to make thoughtful text-to-text, text-to-self, and text-to-world connections
- Provides students with the opportunity to draw connections across time periods
- Promotes in-depth research through careful analysis of different technologies
- Connects readers to historical moments through use of photographs and text