During WWII, Japan's navy relied on secret codes to communicate battle plans. By early 1942, US experts had cracked the code. The Japanese had planned a surprise attack on US Navy ships, but now the Americans knew the attack was coming. They turned the tables on the enemy and won a decisive victory. Math has always been key to warfare. Scientists use mathematical calculations to understand how missiles fly, or how to build faster airplanes. Soldiers...

"From arrows to missiles, understanding physics has been key to the history of warfare. Through interesting text and high-impact graphics, readers will come to understand practical applications of science and the important people and concepts that have contributed to history"--

"Through intriguing text and graphics, readers will learn about incredible real-world applications for chemistry. To both attack and defend, scientists have used chemistry in important ways to greatly impact history through war."--Provided by publisher.