Sadie Silva Livres

Many Americans are unfamiliar with Thomas Paine’s pamphlet, Common Sense. However, at the time it was written, it was one of the most important documents in what is now the United States. Paine’s challenge to the British government’s authority, written in language all Americans could understand, helped fan the flames of revolution. Like Paine’s pamphlet, this volume uses accessible language, explaining what’s in Common Sense and why it changed the course of history. Eye-catching photographs and engaging sidebars bring the document to life, immersing readers in the revolutionary era. In addition, critical-thinking questions help readers dive deeper into this topic.

Increasingly, world governments are seeing the benefits of using robots in wars instead of foot soldiers. In addition, robots are used by law enforcement agencies around the world. What do these robots do? How do they work? How can replacing soldiers and police officers with drones and other robots save lives? These questions and more are answered in this exciting volume. Engaging sidebars, full-color photographs, and fascinating fact boxes add to this in-depth look at advancements in defense robotics, and a list of discussion questions challenges readers to look at this issue from a new point of view.