America's Star Wars Program
The Library of Weapons of Mass Destruction
The Strategic Defense Initiative was a defense program supported by President Ronald Reagan that aimed to take the arms race to outer space. Though never carried out, and dubbed "Star Wars" by its critics, it was the nail in the coffin for the Cold War and therefore considered successful, at least in part. This thorough profile takes the reader behind the scenes and helps explain why this initiative still holds interest for leaders looking for new ways to defend the U.S.
* Reviews *
Book Review: America's Star Wars Program"Byers provides substantial information on the development of 20th-century missiles. Both the technical and political factors affecting missile deployment are explained. The photographs, with paragraph-long captions, add even more substance to this work."
--Ann G. Brouse, Steele Memorial Library, NY
School Library Journal
Book Review: America's Star Wars Program
"Because of its brevity, clear layout, and simple language, this book will make researching this current topic possible for junior high and lower-performing high school students."
--Decatur High School, Texas
