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America’s Advanced Weaponry series (6 titles), and this entry examines “one of the best rocket launchers in the world.” High-Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) stand out for their ability to fire and drive away before the enemy has time to locate the attack. Dramatic photos of HIMARS shooting missiles and rockets mix with images of the large, armored vehicle being operated. Six chapters, each four pages in length, introduce readers to what a HIMARS is, how it was developed, its mechanics and strategic use (“shoot-and-scoot” missions), and abundant facts and stats. “Launcher Lowdown” fact bubbles offer even more trivia to the main text, and a culminating “Closer Look” spread tests readers’ recall with targeted questions and photos."